Serological Investigation of Chlamydophila abortus on Abortive Cows in Middle Area in Syria


Abstract in English

The aim of this study was to investigate the specific antibodies and to determine the seroprevalence of Chlamydophila abortus on abortive cows in north area in Syria. Blood samples were collected and analyzed from 41 cows, aborted at least once, taken from 316 cows suspected from eight herds in north region of Syria.

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