Research Article

Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in Dairy Cattle with Reproductive Problems in Sudan

Table 3

Influence of some risk factors on seroprevalence of T. gondii in cattle using ELISA in Khartoum and Gazira States.

VariableGroupsNo. tested Positive
Positive %

Age (year)<111436.4*
1-21400.00
>21562012.8
SexMale13430.8*
Female1682011.9
BreedCross1752313.1
Local6116.7
LocationKhartoum1341712.7
Gazira47714.9
SeasonsWinter901112.2
Dry26623.1
Rainy65710.8
Health statusApparently healthy759 12.0
Abortion6312 19.0
Infertility271 3.7
Death of calf after birth162 12.5

Significant ( ).