Subclinical paratu- seroprevalence in manisa AREA of dairy cattle

The purpose of the study is to determine seroprevalence of subclinical paratuberculosis in dairy cattle in Manisa region of Turkey. Within this research, sampling was performed in a total of six districts including the central district of Manisa and 40 different cowsheds. The study material consisted of 442 clinically healthy multiparous Holstein dairy cattle. Live weights, the previous lactation milk yield, and age of the animals were recorded. Seroprevalence was determined by ELISA in the collected serum samples. The seroprevalence of the disease was found to be 13% in the central district of Manisa, 28% in Turgutlu, 20% in Alasehir, 38% in Kula, 26% in Akhisar, and 22% in Salihli. Infection was determined in all samples collected from all cowsheds. The results of the study have revealed that seroprevalence of subclinical paratuberculosis in dairy cattle in Manisa region of Turkey is 21.72%.