Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in dairy goats from 1982 to 1984 |
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| Authors: | J P Dubey D S Adams |
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| Institution: | Livestock and Poultry Sciences Institute, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center-East MD 20705. |
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| Abstract: | Serum samples from 1,000 dairy goats from northwest United States (1982 to 1984) were examined for Toxoplasma gondii antibodies by a modified agglutination test. Toxoplasma gondii antibody titers were less than 1.40 for 779 goats, 1.40 for 153 goats, and greater than or equal to 1:400 for 68 goats. Seroprevalence increased with age of goats; 3.7% of 54 six-month-old goats were seropositive (greater than or equal to 1:40) vs 17.8% of 218 one-year-old goats. |
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