PERSISTENT SEROLOGICAL REACTIONS IN BUFFALO HEIFERS (Bubalus bubalis) VACCINATED WITH Brucella abortas STRAIN 19
Abstract
The evolution of serological titers of buffalo heifers (Bubalus bubalis) vaccinated with standard dose of Brucella abortus strain 19 was studied. Blood samples collected monthly for a period of ten months tested by three serological tests showed that the antibody curves produced in this species were similar to those of bovinas. The animais reacted for 270 days after vaccination and at 300 days ali were negativos.
Key words: brucellosis, buffalo, strain 19, antibody.
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