The seroprevalence and risk factors associated with bovine neosporosis (Neosporum caninum) in Belisario Quevedo, Cotopaxi-Ecuador

Bovine neosporosis is a parasitic disease caused by the protozoan Neosporum caninum, leading to abortions in cattle, reduced milk production, and reproductive disorders. In Ecuador’s rural sectors, reports of this disease have been very limited. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the seropreva...

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Autores principales: Herrera-Yunga, V. R., Beltrán-Romero, C. F., Vera-Guanoluisa, G. I., Yaguana-Jiménez, J. S., Esquivel-Tipan, Y. P.
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Publicado: Universidad Nacional del Nordeste 2025
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bovine neosporosis
seroprevalence
ELISA-i
risk factors
neosporosis bovina
seroprevalencia
factores de riesgo
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spelling I48-R154-article-81092025-03-06T23:07:13Z The seroprevalence and risk factors associated with bovine neosporosis (Neosporum caninum) in Belisario Quevedo, Cotopaxi-Ecuador Seroprevalencia y factores de riesgo asociados a la neosporosis bovina (Neosporum caninum) en Belisario Quevedo, Cotopaxi-Ecuador Herrera-Yunga, V. R. Beltrán-Romero, C. F. Vera-Guanoluisa, G. I. Yaguana-Jiménez, J. S. Esquivel-Tipan, Y. P. bovine neosporosis seroprevalence ELISA-i risk factors neosporosis bovina seroprevalencia ELISA-i factores de riesgo Bovine neosporosis is a parasitic disease caused by the protozoan Neosporum caninum, leading to abortions in cattle, reduced milk production, and reproductive disorders. In Ecuador’s rural sectors, reports of this disease have been very limited. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the seroprevalence of N. caninum using indirect ELISA (ELISA-i) in Belisario Quevedo, a region with high livestock activity, and to identify the risk factors associated with seropositivity. Serum samples were analyzed using the IDEXX NEOSPORA Ab kit, detecting antibodies in 30% of the cases. Additionally, the chi-square test revealed a significant association (p<0.025) between N. caninum infection and risk factors, specifically age and reproductive method (natural mating vs. artificial insemination). The seroprevalence of N. caninum, along with these findings and associated risk factors, has a significant impact on the livestock industry due to its adverse effects, primarily on reproduction. Therefore, it is crucial to implement preventive measures and monitoring strategies to prevent the spread of bovine neosporosis. La neosporosis bovina es una enfermedad parasitaria causada por el protozoario N. caninum, que ocasiona abortos en los bovinos, disminución de la producción de leche y problemas reproductivos. A pesar de que, en Ecuador, su reporte ha sido muy limitado, el presente estudio tuvo como propósito determinar los anticuerpos contra N. caninum mediante la prueba de ELISA-i en el Belisario Quevedo, lugar de alta actividad ganadera, y a la vez establecer los factores de riesgo intrínsecos y extrínsecos con la seropositividad. Las muestras de suero sanguíneo recogidas se determinaron con el kit IDEXX NEOSPORA Ab. En los resultados se detectó un 30% de anticuerpos. Por otro lado, el chi-cuadrado mostró que entre los factores de riesgo y N. caninum, se observó una diferencia significativa (p<0,025) para la variable edad, y el método reproductivo: monta vs. inseminación artificial. La seroprevalencia de N. caninum asociada a estos hallazgos y factores de riesgo tienen un impacto considerable en la industria ganadera debido a sus efectos adversos esencialmente en la reproducción; por lo tanto, es crucial implementar métodos de prevención y medidas de monitoreo para evitar la diseminación de la enfermedad neosporosis bovina. Universidad Nacional del Nordeste 2025-03-06 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/vet/article/view/8109 10.30972/vet.3618109 Revista Veterinaria; Vol. 36 Núm. 1 (2025); 1-7 1669-6840 1668-4834 eng https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/vet/article/view/8109/7691 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
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topic bovine neosporosis
seroprevalence
ELISA-i
risk factors
neosporosis bovina
seroprevalencia
ELISA-i
factores de riesgo
spellingShingle bovine neosporosis
seroprevalence
ELISA-i
risk factors
neosporosis bovina
seroprevalencia
ELISA-i
factores de riesgo
Herrera-Yunga, V. R.
Beltrán-Romero, C. F.
Vera-Guanoluisa, G. I.
Yaguana-Jiménez, J. S.
Esquivel-Tipan, Y. P.
The seroprevalence and risk factors associated with bovine neosporosis (Neosporum caninum) in Belisario Quevedo, Cotopaxi-Ecuador
topic_facet bovine neosporosis
seroprevalence
ELISA-i
risk factors
neosporosis bovina
seroprevalencia
ELISA-i
factores de riesgo
author Herrera-Yunga, V. R.
Beltrán-Romero, C. F.
Vera-Guanoluisa, G. I.
Yaguana-Jiménez, J. S.
Esquivel-Tipan, Y. P.
author_facet Herrera-Yunga, V. R.
Beltrán-Romero, C. F.
Vera-Guanoluisa, G. I.
Yaguana-Jiménez, J. S.
Esquivel-Tipan, Y. P.
author_sort Herrera-Yunga, V. R.
title The seroprevalence and risk factors associated with bovine neosporosis (Neosporum caninum) in Belisario Quevedo, Cotopaxi-Ecuador
title_short The seroprevalence and risk factors associated with bovine neosporosis (Neosporum caninum) in Belisario Quevedo, Cotopaxi-Ecuador
title_full The seroprevalence and risk factors associated with bovine neosporosis (Neosporum caninum) in Belisario Quevedo, Cotopaxi-Ecuador
title_fullStr The seroprevalence and risk factors associated with bovine neosporosis (Neosporum caninum) in Belisario Quevedo, Cotopaxi-Ecuador
title_full_unstemmed The seroprevalence and risk factors associated with bovine neosporosis (Neosporum caninum) in Belisario Quevedo, Cotopaxi-Ecuador
title_sort seroprevalence and risk factors associated with bovine neosporosis (neosporum caninum) in belisario quevedo, cotopaxi-ecuador
description Bovine neosporosis is a parasitic disease caused by the protozoan Neosporum caninum, leading to abortions in cattle, reduced milk production, and reproductive disorders. In Ecuador’s rural sectors, reports of this disease have been very limited. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the seroprevalence of N. caninum using indirect ELISA (ELISA-i) in Belisario Quevedo, a region with high livestock activity, and to identify the risk factors associated with seropositivity. Serum samples were analyzed using the IDEXX NEOSPORA Ab kit, detecting antibodies in 30% of the cases. Additionally, the chi-square test revealed a significant association (p<0.025) between N. caninum infection and risk factors, specifically age and reproductive method (natural mating vs. artificial insemination). The seroprevalence of N. caninum, along with these findings and associated risk factors, has a significant impact on the livestock industry due to its adverse effects, primarily on reproduction. Therefore, it is crucial to implement preventive measures and monitoring strategies to prevent the spread of bovine neosporosis.
publisher Universidad Nacional del Nordeste
publishDate 2025
url https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/vet/article/view/8109
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