Garedaghi  Yagoob, 
    Seroprevalence of <I>Neospora caninum</I> in Stray Dogs of Tabriz, Iran,
    Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances,
    Volume 11,Issue 6,
    2012,
    Pages 723-726,
    ISSN 1680-5593,
    javaa.2012.723.726,
    (https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=javaa.2012.723.726)
    Abstract: To investigate anti-<I>Neospora caninum</I> antibodies in stray dogs living in Tabriz city, 100 blood samples were collected. Serum samples were screened for detection of anti-<I>N. caninum</I> IgG antibodies using Indirect Fluorescent Antibody Test (IFAT; &ge;50). Antibodies were seen in 31 (31%) of 100 dogs. The IFAT antibody titers were as follows: 1:50 in 11 dogs, 1:100 in 10 dogs, 1:200 in 6 dogs, 1:400 in 1 dog, 1:800 in 2 dogs and 1:1,600 in 1 dog. There were no significant differences in seroprevalence of Neospora infection between different genders (p&gt;0.05). The seropositive results were increased with age and the differences were statistically significant (p&lt;0.05). The results confirm the presence and exposure of stray dogs to <I>N. caninum</I> in Tabriz city and the importance of this protozoan as a cause of disease in dogs of the region.
    Keywords: Seroprevalence;Neospora caninum;dogs;infection;Tabriz;Iran