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Neosporosis in Ontario broodmares: Seroprevalence and Risk Factors for Exposure to Neospora caninum and Neospora hughesi

Authors: Johns, Olivia;

Neosporosis in Ontario broodmares: Seroprevalence and Risk Factors for Exposure to Neospora caninum and Neospora hughesi

Abstract

The seroprevalence and risk factors for exposure to Neospora caninum and Neospora hughesi in Ontario broodmares were investigated. The prevalence estimates for N. caninum and N. hughesi were 27.4% (60/219) and 29.7% (65/219), respectively. The IFAT cut-off titre for N. caninum and N. hughesi was 1:40 and 1:160, respectively. Risk factors for N. caninum included presence of farm dogs (OR = 6.70; 95% CI = 2.14 – 20.97; p = 0.001), and high stocking density (OR = 2.83; 95% CI = 1.27 – 6.30; p = 0.011). Presence of livestock, excluding cattle, was associated with reduced risk of exposure (OR = 0.17; 95% CI = 0.05 – 0.53; p = 0.002). The only risk factor for exposure to N. hughesi was feeding hay on the ground in the paddock (OR = 4.31; 95% CI = 1.65 – 11.22; p = 0.003). This study demonstrated significant exposure to Neospora spp. in Ontario broodmares.

Country
Canada
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Keywords

Risk Factor, Neospora caninum, Neospora hughesi, Neosporosis

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