title: National Swine brucellosis survey.
abstract: A national survey was conducted in 1985 to investigate the brucellosis status of the Canadian swine herd. Serum samples were collected from cull sows slaughtered over a forty week period in 1985; 15,707 samples were suitable for brucellosis testing, and 48 (0.31%) gave some degree of reaction on the buffered plate agglutination screening test. All 48 samples were negative on the 2-mercaptoethanol and modified complement fixation test. We therefore conclude that the Canadian swine herd remains free of brucellosis.
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Finlay
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Roe
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Kellar