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Tropical animal health and production2009; 42(3); 385-389; doi: 10.1007/s11250-009-9430-8

Seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis in horses in Niğde Province of Turkey.

Abstract: The present study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii specific antibodies in local horses from four districts of Niğde in the middle of Turkey, between April-June 2004. Serum samples were obtained a total of 125 horses which consisted of 81 (50 female, 31 male) 1-10 years old and 44 (25 female, 19 male) 11-20 years old and tested for antibodies to T. gondii using the Sabin Feldman Dye Test (SFDT). According to the results of the SFDT, antibodies to T. gondii were found by the SFDT in 9 (7.2%) of 125 sera with the titers of 1:16 (8 horses) and 1:64 (1 horse). Antibodies to T. gondii were found in 6 (7.40%) of 81 horses (1-10 years old) and 3 (6.81%) of 44 horses (11-20 years old). From the 5 (10%) out of 50 male horses and the 4 (5.33%) out of 75 female horses were detected anti-T. gondii antibodies. No statistically significant difference in age groups (p > 0.01) and genders (p > 0.005) were observed between the seropositive and seronegative horses using the x(2) test. Seropositivity rates ranged from 2.85% to 11.42%, depending on the study sites. In regard to study sites, there was no statistically significant difference was found (p > 0.005). This is the first serological report on toxoplasmosis in horses from Niğde of Turkey.
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Publication Date: 2009-08-25 PubMed ID: 19701805DOI: 10.1007/s11250-009-9430-8Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article outlines a study into the presence of Toxoplasma gondii (a parasite causing toxoplasmosis) antibodies in horses across four districts in Niğde, a region in middle Turkey.

Research Purpose and Methodology

  • The objective of the study was to identify the extent of toxoplasmosis exposure in horses around Niğde Province of Turkey.
  • The research was conducted between April and June 2004 and focused on local horses across four districts in the region.
  • Serum samples were collected from 125 horses, of which 81 were between 1-10 years old and 44 were 11-20 years old.
  • The gender of the horses was also recorded with 50 females and 75 males included in the sample set.
  • The serum samples were tested for antibodies of Toxoplasma gondii using the Sabin Feldman Dye Test (SFDT), a test used specifically for detecting this parasite.

Research Findings

  • The SFDT identified Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in 7.2% of the sera, equating to 9 of the 125 horses studied.
  • The test revealed titers (measure of the concentration of antibodies) of 1:16 in 8 horses and a higher 1:64 in one horse.
  • From the total, antibodies were found in 6 out of 81 (or 7.40%) horses aged 1 to 10 years old, and 3 out of 44 (or 6.81%) horses aged 11 to 20 years old.
  • From the gender perspective, antibodies were found in 5 out of 50 (or 10%) male horses and 4 out of 75 (or 5.33%) female horses.
  • No statistically significant difference was detected, based on age groups or genders, between horses testing positive (seropositive) and negative (seronegative) for the parasite, with p-values (probability values used in hypothesis testing) of >0.01 for age and >0.005 for gender.
  • Seropositivity rates varied between 2.85% and 11.42% depending on the specific site of study, and again, there was no statistically significant difference found between the sites, with a p-value of >0.005.

Significance and Conclusion

  • This study represents the first serological report on toxoplasmosis in horses from Niğde of Turkey.
  • The results indicate a generally low level of exposure to the parasite, and no significant variance dependent on age or gender of the horses, or the specific location within the larger region.

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APA
Karatepe B, Babür C, Karatepe M, Kiliç S. (2009). Seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis in horses in Niğde Province of Turkey. Trop Anim Health Prod, 42(3), 385-389. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-009-9430-8

Publication

Tropical animal health and production
ISSN: 1573-7438
NlmUniqueID: 1277355
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 42
Issue: 3
Pages: 385-389

Researcher Affiliations

Karatepe, B
  • Niğde University, Bor Higher School for Business, Bor/Niğde, Turkey. bkaratepe@nigde.edu.tr
Babür, C
    Karatepe, M
      Kiliç, S

        MeSH Terms

        • Animals
        • Female
        • Horse Diseases / epidemiology
        • Horses
        • Male
        • Seroepidemiologic Studies
        • Toxoplasmosis, Animal / epidemiology
        • Turkey / epidemiology

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