Serological prevalence of leptospiral antibodies in pigs in South Africa
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Potts, A.D.
Lotter, C.
Robinson, J.T.R.
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Published by the Agricultural Research Council, Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute
Abstract
A serological survey for leptospiral antibodies was carried out on 5 041 abattoir pigs from different regions in South Africa. Antibodies to at least one serovar were detected in 22,2% of the animals. The serovars showing the highest prevalence were: icterohaemorrhagiae (12,6%), hardjo (12,1 %) and bratislava (7,5%). The serum dilution level at which 90% of the sera reacted was 1/80 or 1/160.
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Keywords
Veterinary medicine, Antibodies, Leptospiral, Pigs
Sustainable Development Goals
Citation
Potts, AD, Lotter, C & Robinson, JTR 1995, 'Serological prevalence of leptospiral antibodies in pigs in South Africa’. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, vol. 62, no. 4, pp. 281-284.