Seroprevalence of Neospora caninum in Cattle in the Province of Şanlıurfa
Blood samples were collected from 305 cows in the province of Şanlıurfa for determining the seroprevalence of Neospora caninum. Serum samples were analyzed for antibodies against N. caninum antigen using a commercially competitive inhibition (CI) ELISA. Antibodies to N. caninum were found in 23 of the 305 (7.5%) cow sera based on ELISA test results. With regard to seropositivity, no significant difference was observed among the origin, animal breed, and age (P > 0.05).
Anahtar Kelimeler:
Neospora caninum, cattle, ELISA
Seroprevalence of Neospora caninum in Cattle in the Province of Şanlıurfa
Blood samples were collected from 305 cows in the province of Şanlıurfa for determining the seroprevalence of Neospora caninum. Serum samples were analyzed for antibodies against N. caninum antigen using a commercially competitive inhibition (CI) ELISA. Antibodies to N. caninum were found in 23 of the 305 (7.5%) cow sera based on ELISA test results. With regard to seropositivity, no significant difference was observed among the origin, animal breed, and age (P > 0.05).
Keywords:
Neospora caninum, cattle, ELISA,
- ISSN: 1300-0128
- Yayın Aralığı: Yılda 6 Sayı
- Yayıncı: TÜBİTAK
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