Seroprevalence of chlamydial infection in cattle in Ireland |
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| Authors: | Wilson Kim Sammin Donal Harmeyer Silke Nath Mintu Livingstone Morag Longbottom David |
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| Institution: | Moredun Research Institute, Pentlands Science Park, Bush Loan, Penicuik, Midlothian EH26OPZ, UK. |
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| Abstract: | Although few studies have investigated the prevalence of chlamydial infections in cattle, reported prevalence rates vary hugely. In order to assess the prevalence of this infection in cattle in Ireland, serum samples (100 herds, 20 samples/herd) collected for statutory screening for brucellosis were examined by soluble chlamydial antigen indirect ELISA. The assay detects antibodies to the two most common Chlamydiaceae spp. affecting cattle, namely Chlamydia abortus and Chlamydia pecorum. A total of 95 samples from 57 herds were seropositive, representing an observed prevalence rate of 4.75%. The parametric bootstrap estimate of the mean disease prevalence in the population was 6.04% (95%, CI 4.70-7.50). The results suggest the prevalence of chlamydial infection is low in cattle in Ireland. |
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