Seroprevalence of Neospora caninum in cattle in a livestock fair in the Araucania region, Chile

Authors

  • Christian Tuemmers Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Universidad Católica de Temuco
  • Gastón Valenzuela Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Universidad Católica de Temuco
  • Christian Nuñez Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Universidad Católica de Temuco
  • Ricardo De la Cruz Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Universidad Católica de Temuco
  • Jorge Meyer Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Universidad Católica de Temuco
  • Marcela Andaur Escuela Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Católica de Temuco
  • Pilar Leyan Escuela Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Católica de Temuco
  • Carolina Mora Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Universidad Católica de Temuco

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v28i3.12680

Keywords:

Neospora caninum, bovine, abortion, seroprevalence

Abstract

The aim of the study was to determine the seroprevalence of neosporosis in cattle in a livestock fair in the Region of La Araucanía, Chile. Blood samples were collected in 437 cows and heifers belonging to nearby farms. Serum samples were analyzed by the indirect ELISA technique to detect antibodies against Neospora caninum. The results showed that 21.1% of the animals were positive to neosporosis, while 13.9% (61/437) was uncertain and 65.0% (284/437) was negative. The results indicate that the infection is spread in the farms of the region.

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Author Biography

  • Christian Tuemmers, Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Universidad Católica de Temuco

    MEDICO VETERINARIO, PHD, ESPECIALISTA EN MEDICINA EQUINA Y ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS.

    ACADEMICO ASISTENTE CLINICA DE ANIMALES MAYORES ESCUELA DE MEDICINA VETERINARIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE TEMUCO

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Published

2017-10-11

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 3 (2017)

Section

Artículos Primarios

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How to Cite

Tuemmers, C., Valenzuela, G., Nuñez, C., De la Cruz, R., Meyer, J., Andaur, M., Leyan, P., & Mora, C. (2017). Seroprevalence of Neospora caninum in cattle in a livestock fair in the Araucania region, Chile. Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 28(3), 629-635. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v28i3.12680