Seroprevalence of Neospora infection in horses and donkeys in Hamedan province, Western Iran

• Main Authors: Jamal Gharekhani, Gholam-Reza Tavoosidana, Gholam-Reza Naderisefat
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Veterinary World 2013-06-01
• Series: Veterinary World
• Subjects: donkey; Hamedan; horse; Iran; Neospora; N-MAT
• Online Access: http://veterinaryworld.org/Vol.6/Sept-2013/7.pdf
• ISSN: 0972-8988; 2231-0916

Aim: The aim of the present study was to determine the seroprevalence of Neospora infection in horses and donkeys in Hamedan province, Western Iran.Materials and Methods:In cross-sectional study, Blood samples (n=220) were collected from 120 horses and 100 donkeys in 2012 year. All sera were screened for Neosporausing Neosporamodified direct agglutination test (N-MAT). Results:Antibodies to Neospora infection in horses and donkeys were reported in 40.8% and 52%, respectively. There was not significant correlation demonstrated between infection rates in different age groups and genders.Conclusion: The current study is the first report of Neospora infection in donkeys from Iran. Further investigations and designing control strategies is recommended