Serological reactions to Leptospira species in buffalo (Syncerus caffer) from the Kruger National Park

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Bengis, Roy G.
Bester, C.J.J.
Chaparro, F.

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Published by the Government Printer, Pretoria.

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Four hundred and six serum samples from buffalo (Syncerus caffer) were tested for leptospirosis, using the microscopic agglutination test. Seven buffaloes (1,7%) reacted positive and 27 (6,6%) inconclusive. Reactions against L. tarassovi and L. hardjo were the most prevalent.

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Veterinary medicine

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Myburgh, JG, Bengis, RG, Bester, CJJ & Chaparro, F 1990, 'Serological reactions to Leptospira species in buffalo (Syncerus caffer) from the Kruger National Park’, Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, vol. 57, no. 4, pp. 281-282.