Jurnal Veteriner Nusantara
Vol 3 No 2 (2020): Agustus 2020

Detection of Toxoplasmosis in Cows Slaughtered at the Oeba Slaughterhouse, Kupang

Diana Agustiani Wuri (FKH Undana)
Julianty Almet (Unknown)
Maria Serlianty Apong (Unknown)

Article Info

Publish Date
05 Dec 2020

Abstract

Toxoplasmosis, caused by Toxoplasma gondii, is one of the most common parasitic infections of humans and other warm-blooded animals in most parts of the world. The present study aimed to determine the presence of T. gondii in cattle slaughtered in Oeba Kupang Abatoir, and to identify associated risk factors through a qualitative descriptive method through literature study approach. Sera were collected from 15 cattle and tested for antibodies against T.Gondii using Anigen Rapid Toxoplasma Ab Test Kit. The results showed that there were 2 positive samples infected with Toxoplasma (13.33%). The presence of cats and the number of cats in the farms stood out as an important risk factor.

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Jurnal Veteriner Nusantara
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jvn

Publisher

Universitas Nusa Cendana

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Education Immunology & microbiology Public Health Veterinary

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Jurnal Veteriner is a peer-reviewed and open access journal that focuses on promoting veterinary sciences generated from basic sciences, clinical, and community or public health research to integrate researches in all aspects of animal health toward human prosperity. This journal publishes original ...