Journal of Bacteriology & Parasitology

Sero prevalence of anaplasmosis in cows and buffaloes of district Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

5^th International Conference on PARASITOLOGY & MICROBIOLOGY

July 12-13, 2018 Paris, France

Adil Khan and Nasreen Adil

Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Bacteriol Parasitol

Abstract:

Statement of Purpose: The study is designed to find the prevalence of anaplasmosis among cows and buffaloes in three Tehsils (Mardan, Lundkhwar and Katlang) of district Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. Materials & Methods: A total number of 600 blood samples were collected and examined under Microscope using Giemsa stained blood smears. Results: Obtained results revealed an overall prevalence of parasites as 7.40% and 5.44% in cows and buffaloes, respectively. The overall sero prevalence of anaplasmosis in cows using cELISA was 32.66%. Females were found to be more susceptible 70/200 (35.00%) as compared to males 28/100 (28.00%). The prevalence was significantly higher 80/180 (44.44%) in cows than calfs 18/120 (15.0%), (P<0.05). The seroprevalence in cows was significantly (P<0.01) higher in summer season in the district. The overall sero prevalence of anaplasmosis in buffaloes using cELISA was 23.66% (71/300). Females were found more infected (54/220, 24.54%) as compared to males 17/80 (21.25%). The prevalence was higher 50/190 (26.31%) in above two year buffaloes than the younger ones 21/110 (19.09%). The seroprevalence in buffaloes was significantly (P<0.001, P<0.01 and P<0.05) higher in summer, spring and autumn seasons in the district, respectively.