Serological Investigation of Brucellosis and Neosporiasis in Zhaosu County

Abstract

Objective: The main pathogens of cow abortion in Zhaosu area, Brucellosis and Neosporiasis, were studied by literature review, statistical analysis and textual research. Method: This experiment selected Zhaosu area as the investigation site. From September 2017 to October 2018, 11,538 cattle were serologically tested at 6 test sites in Zhaosu area. Result: 396 cases of Brucella serologically positive were detected; the positive rate was 3.43%. Among them, area C and F had the highest positive rate, reaching 6.32% (174/2752), 5.23% (93/1778), and area E was relatively low, reaching 1.32% (26/1956). 66 cases of neosporiasis were positive; the positive rate was 0.57%; the positive rate of area A was 0.59%, and the highest positive rate was 1.18% in area F. Conclusion: This study will provide epidemiological data for the comprehensive prevention and control of Brucellosis and Neosporiasis in Zhaosu County in the future.