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Evidence of Neospora caninum exposure among native Korean goats (Capra hircus coreanae)

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  • B.Y. Jung

    (Animal Disease Diagnostic Division, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, Anyang, Gyeonggi, Republic of Korea)

  • S.H. Lee

    (College of Veterinary Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Institute, Kyungpook National University, Buk-gu, Daegu, Republic of Korea)

  • D. Kwak

    (College of Veterinary Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Institute, Kyungpook National University, Buk-gu, Daegu, Republic of Korea)

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.

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  • B.Y. Jung & S.H. Lee & D. Kwak, 2014. "Evidence of Neospora caninum exposure among native Korean goats (Capra hircus coreanae)," Veterinární medicína, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 59(12), pages 637-640.
    • Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:59:y:2014:i:12:id:7824-vetmed
    DOI: 10.17221/7824-VETMED
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    1. E.B. Gebeyehu & B.Y. Jung & J.-W. Byun & J.K. Oem & H.-Y. Kim & S.-J. Lee & S.-C. Park & D. Kwak, 2013. "Serologic detection of antibodies against Fasciola hepatica in native Korean goats (Capra hircus coreanae," Veterinární medicína, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 58(12), pages 609-612.
    2. E. Bartova & K. Sedlak, 2012. "Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum antibodies in goats in the Czech Republic," Veterinární medicína, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 57(3), pages 111-114.
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    1. S.H. Lee & K.T. Kim & S.H. Yun & E. Choi & G.H. Lee & Y.S. Park & K.H. Cho & S. Yi & O.D. Kwon & T.H. Kim & D. Kwak, 2015. "Serological and molecular detection of Anaplasma phagocytophilum in horses reared in Korea," Veterinární medicína, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 60(10), pages 533-538.

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