Economical impact of tropical theileriosis in the Cappadocia region of Turkey

This study was initiated to investigate the economical impact of vaccination against tropical theileriosis in cattle in Cappadocia in Turkey. A total of 554 vaccinated and non-vaccinated animals were monitored for Theileria annulata infection using microscopic examination serology by measuring the a...

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Published in:Parasitology research (1987) 2007-09, Vol.101 (2), p.171-174
Main Authors: Inci, Abdullah, Ica, Anil, Yildirim, Alparslan, Vatansever, Zati, Cakmak, Ayse, Albasan, Hasan, Cam, Yucel, Atasever, Ayhan, Sariozkan, Savas, Duzlu, Onder
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Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Antibodies, Protozoan - blood
Antibody response
Biological and medical sciences
Costs and Cost Analysis
Female
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
General aspects
General aspects and techniques. Study of several systematic groups. Models
Immunofluorescence
Invertebrates
Male
Morbidity
Protozoan Vaccines - administration & dosage
Seroepidemiologic Studies
Serology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Theileria annulata - immunology
Theileria annulata - isolation & purification
Theileriasis - blood
Theileriasis - economics
Theileriasis - epidemiology
Theileriosis
Turkey
Vaccination
Vaccination - economics
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Summary:This study was initiated to investigate the economical impact of vaccination against tropical theileriosis in cattle in Cappadocia in Turkey. A total of 554 vaccinated and non-vaccinated animals were monitored for Theileria annulata infection using microscopic examination serology by measuring the antibody response of the animals by the indirect immunofluorescence antibody test (IFAT). The prevalence of T. annulata infection, morbidity and mortality were significantly higher in unvaccinated than in vaccinated cattle, whereas the seropositivity was significantly lower in the unvaccinated group. Acute tropical theileriosis cases were diagnosed in 156 of 554 (27.61%) cattle, and 86 of 156 (56.21%) died from the disease. The total economic losses because of tropical theileriosis were estimated at US$598,133 for 2 years.
ISSN:0932-0113
1432-1955
DOI:10.1007/s00436-007-0693-6