Serological evidence of bovine leptospirosis in Malawi

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Staley, G.P.
Van der Merwe, Sanette M.

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Published by the Government Printer, Pretoria.

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Two hundred and seventy-five serum samples from cattle in Malawi were tested as a pilot survey for Leptospira antibody titres. Fifty-nine (21,4%) of the animals were positive for leptospirosis, while 35 (12,7%) animals reacted inconclusively. Titres to L. hardjo and L. pomona serovars were the most prevalent. Results are also discussed with reference to the areas where samples were collected.

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Veterinary medicine

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Myburgh, JG, Staley, GP & Van der Merwe, SM 1989, 'Serological evidence of bovine leptospirosis in Malawi', Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, vol. 56, no. 4, pp. 285-286.