A survey of the prevalence of Brucella melitensis, Campylobacter fetus and Chlamydophila abortus induced abortion in sheep flocks in kalaleh and gonbad kavus by PCR

Mohammadi, Najmeddin (2016) A survey of the prevalence of Brucella melitensis, Campylobacter fetus and Chlamydophila abortus induced abortion in sheep flocks in kalaleh and gonbad kavus by PCR. Doctoral thesis, University of Zabol.

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Abstract

Abortion is an important factor in economic losses in sheep Flocks, caused by several infectious and non-infectious factors. In addition to financial compensation, abortion sharp aspect of public health is important. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of abortions caused by the bacteria Brucella melitensis, Campylobacter fetus and Chlamydophila abortus in sheep flocks in the cities of kalaleh and Gonbad-e-Kavus, was conducted using molecular methods. Therefore, for this study, the contents of aborted fetuses abomasums in late summer and autumn was collected and all samples at -20 ° C was maintained until testing. DNA was extracted, then In order to identify the causative agents of abortions were tested by PCR. A total of 57 samples of aborted fetuses, 10 (17/5%) infected with B. melitensis and two (%3/5) contaminated with Campylobacter fetus was diagnosed. About Chlamydophila abortus infectious no items were found by PCR. Given the high prevalence of B. melitensis in abortions, hygiene standards and sheep vaccination is recommended for the prevention of abortion.

Item Type: Thesis (Doctoral)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Abortion, Sheep, Brucella melitensis, Campylobacter fetus, Chlamydophila abortus
Subjects: S Agriculture > SF Animal culture
Depositing User: admin admin1 admin2
Date Deposited: 29 Nov 2016 04:45
Last Modified: 29 Nov 2016 04:45
URI: http://eprints.uoz.ac.ir/id/eprint/1028

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