Authors : R.V. Ndou, T.P. Diphahe, B.M. Dzoma and L.E. Motsei
Abstract: The seroprevalence of Anaplasma sp. antibodies in non-vaccinated cattle under a relaxed, non-intensive tick control regime was determined on selected localities around Mafficking in the North West province of South Africa. The main objective was to assess endemic stability to bovine anaplasmosis in cattle maintained under the above stated conditions. Blood samples were collected from 157 adult cattle randomly selected from 5 different localities employing the above regime. The samples were analyzed using the cELISA method. Seroprevalence ranged from 96.4-100% (μ = 98.2%), indicating a state of endemic stability. The endemic stability could be attributed to the relaxed, non-intensive tick control strategies. The seroprevalence rate on the commercial farm was higher than that of most of the communal localities despite differences in tick control frequency.
R.V. Ndou, T.P. Diphahe, B.M. Dzoma and L.E. Motsei, 2010. The Seroprevalence and Endemic Stability of Anaplasmosis in Cattle Around Mafikeng in the North West Province, South Africa. Veterinary Research, 3: 1-3.