Working in the Kruger National Park, we collected a total of 40 serum samples from wild plains zebra. An ELISA was adapted to find antibodies agaist protective antigen of anthrax toxin, while Reverse Line Blot (RLB) hibridization assays were performed for the search of equine piroplasmosis protozoans in zebra blood. Environmental data were acquired from the Geographic Information System (GIS) using qGIS software. 62,5% of zebra samples had measurable anti-PA antibody titres, while 13% tested positive to Theileria equi and 0% to Babesia caballi. Environemntal variables werw not found to be statistically significant.

Valuable tools for the surveillance of anthrax and equine piroplasmosis in zebra

Cossu, Carlo Andrea
2020/2021

Abstract

Working in the Kruger National Park, we collected a total of 40 serum samples from wild plains zebra. An ELISA was adapted to find antibodies agaist protective antigen of anthrax toxin, while Reverse Line Blot (RLB) hibridization assays were performed for the search of equine piroplasmosis protozoans in zebra blood. Environmental data were acquired from the Geographic Information System (GIS) using qGIS software. 62,5% of zebra samples had measurable anti-PA antibody titres, while 13% tested positive to Theileria equi and 0% to Babesia caballi. Environemntal variables werw not found to be statistically significant.
MEDICINA VETERINARIA
2020-12-10
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antherax, equine piroplasmosis, zebra, wildlife, Kruger National Park
Cassini, Rudi
Lauree magistrali a ciclo unico
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