Seroprevalence of Neospora caninum in Goats from Korkuteli District of Antalya

Abstract

Objective: this study aimed to determine the seroprevalence of Neospora caninum in goats from the Korkuteli district of Antalya. Methods: During the study, sera samples were obtained from 184 female goats and analyzed for the presence of antibodies against N. caninum using a commercial ELISA kit. Results: Seroprevalence of N. caninum was determined as 4.89%. Seropositivity of N. caninum in goats was not statistically significant (p>0.05) in terms of study centers, age groups, and abort situation. Conclusion: This study reports the first data on the presence and seroprevalence of N. caninum in the goats in the region.