17 A. Jadoon T. Akhtar A. Maqbool A. A. Anjum A. Ajmal Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences JAPS 20092009/08/01 19 4 179-181 1018-7081 NA <p>A serological survey for Toxoplasmosis in dogs (n = 305) was conducted using a Latex agglutination test (LAT). The overall seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in canines was 46.88 per cent. A total of 59 dogs were found seropositive by LAT at 1:256 titre giving an evidence of presence of infection. The seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis was inversely related to the age i.e. 52 % at 6 months and 32.5 % at 4 years and above. Non significant difference was observed in seropositivity between males (40%) and females (53.12) % and between exotic (46.15%) and local (57.14%) breeds. However significant variation in seropositivity was found between stray dogs (83.33%) and pet dogs (37.95 %) and between dogs having close contact with cats (55%) and with out cats (24.34%). Out of the tested bitches 60% were seropositive, mostly at 1:16 titre indicating residual immunity.</p> Ananine, Latex agglutination test, seroprevalence, seropositive, toxoplasmosis, AIDS Pakistan Agricultural Scientists Forum https://thejaps.org.pk/AbstractView.aspx?mid=2009-JAPS-407