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- Title
Evidence of Neospora caninum exposure among native Korean goats (Capra hircus coreanae).
- Authors
JUNG, B. Y.; LEE, S. H.; KWAK, D.
- Abstract
Neospora caninum is a protozoan parasite that causes abortion in ruminants, including goats. The objective of the present study was to determine the seroprevalence of N. caninum in native Korean goats (Capra hircus coreanae). A commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit was used to analyse 464 serum samples for the presence of N. caninum antibodies. Four samples (0.9%, 95% confidence intervals -- CI: 0.0-1.7) were found to be positive for N. caninum antibodies. The seroprevalence was analysed according to age (less than to one year, young; more than or equal one year, adult; and unknown), sampling season (April to September, warm; October to March, cold), and region (northern, central, and southern). However, there were no statistically significant differences in seroprevalence according to age, season, and region (P > 0.05). This is the first report on the seroprevalence of N. caninum in native Korean goats. The results of this study indicate a nationwide distribution of N. caninum among goats, with a relatively low prevalence. Therefore, the implementation of integrated control strategies as well as measures for prevention and control of N. caninum infection among goats is recommended.
- Subjects
KOREA; NEOSPORA caninum; GOAT infections; PARASITIC protozoa; ABORTION in animals; ENZYME-linked immunosorbent assay; RUMINANTS
- Publication
Veterinární Medicína, 2014, Vol 59, Issue 12, p637
- ISSN
0375-8427
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.17221/7824-vetmed