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Serodiagnosis of ovine neosporosis in mosul city, iraq

Journal:
Eurasian Journal of Veterinary Sciences
Authors:
Maab AL-Farwachi et al.

Abstract

<b>Aim:</b> The aim of this study was to determine the serodiagnosis of Neospora caninum by indirect enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (iELISA) among ewes in Mosul city.<p> <b>Materials and Methods:</b> Totally 288 sheep sera obtained from six farms were examined for antibodies against Neospora caninum by iELISA.<p> <b>Results:</b> Antibodies were found in 35 ewes (12.2%) with prevalence of 7.3, 10.4 and 18.8% in the aborted ewes, pregnant ewes, and in the healthy non pregnant animals, respectively.<p> <b>Conclusion:</b> This is the first evidence of Neospora caninum antibodies in sheep from Mosul city.

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