Serological Survey of Antibodies to Toxoplasma Gondii in Sheep in North-West of Iran
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Article history: Received: 04 July, 2014 Revised: 27 July, 2014 Accepted:18, August, 2014 ePublished:30,September,
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Serological Survey of Antibodies to Toxoplasma Gondii in Sheep in North-West of Iran
Objective: Sera from 186 sheep (93 rams and 93ewes) from Tabriz, North-West of Iran were evaluated for antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii using a commercial ELISA kit. Methods: The animals were divided into two age groups (< 2 years, and > 2 years). Results: Antibodies to T. gondii were found in 13 of 186 sheep (6.98%). Infection rate in ewes was higher than rams but this differe...
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