Neosporosis in alpacas of the Huaytará province, Huancavelica, Peru

Authors

  • Rubens Sante Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima
  • Enrique Serrano-Martínez Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v29i4.15346

Keywords:

Neospora caninum, alpaca, Huancavelica, IFAT

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of N. caninum antibodies, using the immunofluorescence antibody technique (IFAT), using a cut-off point of 1:100 in 288 alpacas from several populations in the province of Huaytará, Huancavelica, during 2016 and 2017. Blood samples plus situational and epidemiological information were collected. The seroprevalence was 16.3 ± 4.3% (47/288), without significant differences due to origin, age group and parity. The results show the presence of specific antibodies against N. caninum in the region.

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Published

2018-11-25

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 4 (2018)

Section

Artículos Primarios

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How to Cite

Sante, R., & Serrano-Martínez, E. (2018). Neosporosis in alpacas of the Huaytará province, Huancavelica, Peru. Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 29(4), 1456-1462. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v29i4.15346