Table 1 Descriptive analysis for factors used to determine the seroprevalence of Neospora infection in equine.
From: Seroprevalence and risk factors for Neospora spp. infection in equine in Egypt
Variable | Category | Number of tested animal | Distribution (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Locality | Giza | 110 | 33.8 |
Kafr ElSheikh | 120 | 37 | |
Qalyubia | 95 | 29.2 | |
Species | Horse | 195 | 60 |
Donkeys | 85 | 26.2 | |
Mules | 45 | 13.8 | |
Sex | Male | 110 | 33.8 |
Female | 215 | 66.2 | |
Age | < 12 months | 52 | 16 |
12–24 months | 186 | 57.2 | |
> 24 months | 87 | 26.8 | |
Management | Grazing | 141 | 43.4 |
Stable | 50 | 15.4 | |
Mixed | 134 | 41.2 | |
Type of breeding | Natural breeding | 150 | 69.7 |
artificial insemination (AI) | 65 | 30.2 | |
History of abortion | No history of abortion | 140 | 65.11 |
Early abortion | 34 | 15.8 | |
Late abortion | 41 | 19.1 | |
Contact with dogs | Yes | 241 | 74.2 |
No | 84 | 25.8 |
