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Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in dairy goats in the São Paulo State, Brazil

Four hundred forty-two serum samples were collected from dairy goats in seven regions of São Paulo State. These were tested for Toxoplasma gondii antibodies using the indirect immunofluorescent antibody test. Sixty-four (14,5%) serologically positive animals were found from all these goat farms studied.

Caprine; Toxoplasmosis; Toxoplasma gondii; Indirect immunofluorescent antibody test; Prevalence


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