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- Title
FACTORES DE RIESGO ASOCIADOS A LEPTOSPIROSIS EN HATOS BOVINOS DE PEREIRA, 2002-2005.
- Authors
León, Andrés Geovanny Zuluaga
- Abstract
Introduction: the serological prevalence of the bovine leptospirosis disease was analyzed in the rural area of the municipality of Pereira, State of Risaralda, Colombia, in order to find out its actual situation. Methods: during this period, 1789 heads of cattle in 158 cattle estates, coming from 88 different farms, were evaluated through a technique of microscopic agglutination of live antigens, Results: the results show a global prevalence of leptospirosis of 16.4% in animals and 32.5% in estates. The predominant serovar was hardjo with 45.7% and the antibody titles found were at very low levels between 1:50 (51.5%) - 1:100 (45.3%). Discussion: the risk factors that were found are the presence of rodents, the proximity to garbage disposal areas, areas with humid climates and presence of wetlands in pastures, poor management of disinfection in the property and the presence of other animal species close to cattle in the farm.
- Subjects
RISARALDA (Colombia : Dept.); COLOMBIA; DISEASE prevalence; LEPTOSPIROSIS in animals; AGGLUTINATION tests; SEROPREVALENCE; DISEASE risk factors; DISINFECTION &; disinfectants; ANIMAL species
- Publication
Investigaciones ANDINA, 2009, Vol 11, Issue 19, p108
- ISSN
0124-8146
- Publication type
Article