Seroprevalance of Theileria annulate in Elaziǧ, Malatya and Tunceli Provinces Elaziǧ, Malatya ve Tunceli İllerinde Theileria annulata'nin Seroprevalansi

Aktaş M., Sevgili M., Dumanli N., Karaer Z., ÇAKMAK A.

Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, vol.25, no.3, pp.359-363, 2001 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2001
  • Journal Name: Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.359-363
  • Keywords: Cattle, IFA, Theileria annulata
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study was carried out to determine the seroprevalance of Theileria annulata in non-vaccinated cattle in Elaziǧ, Malatya and Tunceli provinces between May 1997 and March 1998. Serum samples were collected from a total of 741 cattle in Elaziǧ, Malatya, Tunceli and vicinities. Serum antibodies against T. annulata were investigated by the Indirect Fluorescence Antibody (IFA) test. In addition, peripheral blood smears were prepared and examined under the microscope. The seroprevalance of Theileria annulata in Elaziǧ. Malatya and Tunceli provinces was 42.8%, 17.1% and 34.8%; piroplasm forms of Theileria annulata in these animals were 7%, 5.5% and 3%, respectively.