Toxoplasma gondii in U.S. Swine Operations: An Assessment of Management Factors

Xiangeng Hu, James Kliebenstein, Sharon Patton, Jeffrey J. Zimmerman, Arne Hallam (), Tanya Roberts and Eric Bush

ISU General Staff Papers from Iowa State University, Department of Economics

Abstract: Sera from hogs were analyzed using the modified direct agglutination test(MAT). Serum samples were collected from sows which were part of the National Animal Health Monitoring - System (NAHMS) swine survey. The blood sera on file represented-3?4:randomly selected hog . farms throughout the United States. Additionally, the NAHMS survey included information on type of production facilities and level of cat, dog, or bird access to the facilities. Of the sows; tested 19 percent tested positive for toxoplasmosis.

Date: 1997-07-01
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Working Paper: TOXOPLASMA GONDII IN U.S. SWINE OPERATIONS: AN ASSESSMENT OF MANAGEMENT FACTORS (1997)
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