S.  Arreola-Camberos, L.J.  Garcia-Marquez, R.  Macedo-Barragan, E.  Morales-Salinas, D.  Figueroa-Chavez, 
    Risk Factors and Seroprevalence Against <I>Neospora caninum</I> in Dual-Purpose 
  and Beef Cattle in Colima, Mexico,
    Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances,
    Volume 11,Issue 14,
    2012,
    Pages 2440-2444,
    ISSN 1680-5593,
    javaa.2012.2440.2444,
    (https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=javaa.2012.2440.2444)
    Abstract: A study was conducted with the aim of evaluate risk factors and seroprevalence against <I>Neosporum caninum</I> in beef and dairy cattle in Colima, Mexico. Serum samples from 920 heifers and cows were analyzed using ELISA test to detect <I>N. caninum</I> antobodies. A survey was carried out to identify potential risk factors related with the presence of the parasite. Association between seroprevalence and each risk factor was estimated based on the odd ratios using a binary logistic regression test. Antibody seroprevalence against <I>N. caninum</I> was 16.20% with values ranging from 32.50-6.50%. The following management and reproduction related risk factors were identified: commercial concentrate supplementation (OR: 1.38, 95% IC: 0.71-2.67) and metritis and placental retention history (OR: 2.08, 95% IC: 1.14-3.81 and OR: 1.01, 95% IC: 0.62-1.66, respectively). It is confirmed the presence of serum antibodies against <I>N. caninum</I> in the state of Colima, Mexico.
    Keywords: Beef cattle;dual-purpose cattle;management and reproduction risk factors;Neospora caninum;seroprevalence;Mexico