Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Neosporosis infection rates and risks in sheep and dogs on farms
By Machado, Gustavo Puglia et al.·Published in Veterinary parasitology·2011·Department of Veterinary Hygiene and Public Health, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Seroprevalence and risk factors associated with neosporosis in sheep and dogs from farms.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 42 dogs living on farms with sheep were tested for a parasite called Neospora caninum, which can cause serious health issues. The results showed that about 4.8% of these dogs had antibodies against the parasite, indicating they had been exposed to it. Factors that increased the risk of infection in sheep included poor water supply and the presence of other dogs on the farm. While the study focused on the prevalence of the parasite, it highlights the importance of monitoring pets living in environments with livestock to prevent potential health problems.
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Abstract
This study aimed to establish the seroprevalence and risk factors associated with neosporosis in sheep and dogs from rural properties. 1497 blood samples were collected from sheep and 42 from dogs that cohabited with sheep from 16 farms located in the central region of São Paulo State, Brazil. For the detection of N. caninum antibodies it was performed the indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT ≥ 25). For the epidemiological study it was applied a questionnaire for the owners or responsible from the sheep and dogs regarding informations related to neosporosis. The seroprevalence obtained out of the 1497 sheep sera tested was 8.0% (CI95%=6.7-9.2%) and out of the 42 dogs 4.8% (CI95%=0-7.2%). Variables statistically related to seropositivity for N. caninum in sheep were: dams well as water supply (P=0.0004; OR=2.15), presence of other domestic canids (P=0.0013; OR=2.38) and presence of reproductive problems (P=0.0031; OR=1.75).
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21676548/