Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
A serological study on the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in sheep of Lithuania.
- Journal:
- Polish journal of veterinary sciences
- Year:
- 2007
- Authors:
- Stimbirys, A et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Food Safety and Animal Hygiene
Abstract
In the present study the seroprevalence of the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii infection in sheep was investigated in 6 regions of Lithuania. Blood samples were taken from 354 sheep and were tested using commercial ELISA method. The total seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in sheep was 42.1%. Significant differences in seroprevalence were observed between age groups (P < or = 0.05). The results of this investigation suggest that the Toxoplasma gondii parasite is widely spread, and can be one of reasons of sheep abortion in Lithuania.
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