title: Serological survey for bovine leptospirosis in the Volksrust district.
abstract: Serum samples (n = 860) from cattle in the Volksrust district were tested for Leptospira antibody titres. Seventeen (2%) of the animals were positive for leptospirosis, while 9(1%) animals showed suspect reactions. Titres against L. hardjo, L. pomona, and L. tarassovi were the most prevalent.
authors.affiliation: Reproduction section, Veterinary Research Institute, Onderstepoort, Republic of South Africa.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Myburgh
authors.forename: Q T
authors.initials: QT
authors.lastname: Otto
mesh_terms: D000372:Agglutination Tests / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial / Q000097:blood*; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D007919:Leptospira / Q000276:immunology*; D007922:Leptospirosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D015995:Prevalence; D013019:South Africa / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial