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The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne1979; 20(5); 127-130;

A serological survey of Leptospira interrogans serotype pomona in Saskatchewan horses.

Abstract: Leptospira interrogans serotype pomona antibody titres of 1:100 or greater were detected in 12.8% of 408 adult horses from seven of eight sampled herds in Saskatchewan. The geographical distribution of the seropositive horses was widespread throughout the agricultural area of the province. The geographical distribution and the cumulative increase in prevalence with age suggested that serotype pomona is enzootic in the equine population of Saskatchewan.
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Publication Date: 1979-05-01 PubMed ID: 487358PubMed Central: PMC1789546
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Summary

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The research article is about a study that found that 12.8% of adult horses from selected herds in Saskatchewan were detected to have antibodies to Leptospira interrogans serotype pomona, suggesting that this type of Leptospira is endemic in the horse population of the area.

Objective of the Study

  • The main objective of the study was to conduct a survey to understand the prevalence of Leptospira interrogans serotype pomona in adult horses from different herds across Saskatchewan.

Design and Methodology of the Study

  • A total of 408 horses from eight different herds were included in the survey conducted in various agricultural areas of Saskatchewan.
  • Blood samples were taken from the horses and tested for serotype pomona of Leptospira interrogans.
  • The antibody titres against this particular serotype were determined; measures of 1:100 or higher were considered significant and suggestive of infection.

Findings of the Research

  • The results of the survey indicate that 12.8% of the horses tested were found to have significant antibody titres against Leptospira interrogans serotype pomona.
  • These horses were distributed in seven out of the eight sampled herds, and the geographical distribution of these seropositive horses was found to be widespread throughout the agricultural areas of Saskatchewan.

Conclusion

  • The researchers noted an increase in the prevalence of this serotype with age, which along with the widespread geographical distribution, led them to conclude that serotype pomona is enzootic, i.e., commonly or continually present in the equine population of Saskatchewan.
  • This finding has potential implications for the overall health of the horse population in Saskatchewan and may require targeted preventive measures or treatments.

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APA
Carpio MM, Iversen JO. (1979). A serological survey of Leptospira interrogans serotype pomona in Saskatchewan horses. Can Vet J, 20(5), 127-130.

Publication

The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
ISSN: 0008-5286
NlmUniqueID: 0004653
Country: Canada
Language: English
Volume: 20
Issue: 5
Pages: 127-130

Researcher Affiliations

Carpio, M M
    Iversen, J O

      MeSH Terms

      • Animals
      • Antibodies, Bacterial / analysis
      • Horse Diseases / immunology
      • Horses / immunology
      • Leptospira interrogans / immunology
      • Leptospirosis / immunology
      • Leptospirosis / veterinary
      • Saskatchewan
      • Serotyping

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