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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Seroprevalence of and risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii in sheep raised in the Jaboticabal microregion, São Paulo State, Brazil.

Journal:
Research in veterinary science
Year:
2010
Authors:
Lopes, Welber Daniel Zanetti et al.
Affiliation:
Department Of Preventive Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health Research Center (CPPAR) · Brazil
Species:
cat

Abstract

Seroprevalence of and risk factors for toxoplasmosis in sheep from different properties in the Jaboticabal microregion, São Paulo State, Brazil were determined. Antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii were found in sera of 52.0% of 488 sheep tested by indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT > or =64). T. gondii seropositivity in sheep was significantly associated with gender of the sheep, pasturing system, contact with cats, and the use of mineral supplements and the type of feed.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19589550/