Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in sows in Münsterland, Germany.
- Journal:
- DTW. Deutsche tierarztliche Wochenschrift
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Damriyasa, I M & Bauer, C
- Affiliation:
- Institute of Parasitology
Abstract
A cross-sectional survey was performed to obtain current data on the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in breeding sows in Münsterland, Germany. Antibodies to T. gondii were detected by ELISA in 140 (9.3%) of the 1500 sows examined. Forty-two (56%) of the 75 surveyed farms harboured at least one seropositive animal. In 3 (5%) of 62 farms where at least 10 sows had been examined > or = 30% of the animals were seropositive.
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