Prevalence of bovine tuberculosis in the district Vegueta HUAURA

The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of bovine tuberculosis at the Végueta district, province of Huaura during year 2001 (n=3,240) and 2002 (n=3,230). Animals were older than 4 months of age. The tuberculosis caudal intradermal test (PPD) in all animals and the intradermal comparative cervical tuberculin test in positive animals for confirmation were used. In year 2001, 0.12% (4/3,240) positive animals was obtained, and among them, only one resulted positive to the dual comparative test. In year 2002, 0.06% (2/3,230) positive animals were identified and both animals resulted positive to the dual comparative test.

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Main Authors: Arcelles P, Mauricio, Delgado C., Alfredo, Alzamora P., César, Manchego S., Alberto, Gavidia Ch., César
Format: Digital revista
Language:spa
Published: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria 2005
Online Access:https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/veterinaria/article/view/1555
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