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Seroprevalence of Neospora caninum in feral swine (Sus scrofa) in the United States.
- Source :
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Veterinary Parasitology . Aug2016, Vol. 226, p35-37. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- The protozoon Neospora caninum is a major cause of abortion in cattle worldwide. Canids ( Canis familiaris , Canis latrans , Canis lupus ) are definitive hosts whereas many other animal species, including pigs, are intermediate hosts for the parasite. Between 2012 and 2014, serum samples from 1059 feral swine ( Sus scrofa ) from 29 states of the USA were tested for N. caninum antibodies, using the N. caninum agglutination test (NAT). Of these, 159 (15.0%) feral pigs from 21 states tested positive, with a range of titers of 1:25 (cut-off) (n = 153), 1:200 (1), 1:400 (1), 1:800 (3) and 1:3200 (1). Results indicate widespread exposure of feral swine to N. caninum infection across the USA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03044017
- Volume :
- 226
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Veterinary Parasitology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 117317181
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2016.06.023