Bovine hypodermosis is highly prevalent in Kazakhstan: Results of a first serological study

Background and Aim: Recent information on the occurrence of bovine hypodermosis in Kazakhstan is limited to results a few clinical studies northern eastern regions. A first serological study aimed obtain more data its geographical distribution estimate prevalence this country. Materials Methods: Serum samples collected from 891 dairy cows 30 farms eight Kazakh provinces during winter season 2015/2016 were examined for antibodies Hypoderma spp. first-stage larval antigen using commercially available enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (IDEXX Bovine Hypodermosis Antibody Test). Results: Overall, 73.6% (95% confidence interval: 70.6%–76.5%) sampled seropositive Hypoderma, antibody-positive found 28 seven provinces. Conclusion: The suggest high Kazakhstan, which socioeconomic changes agriculture village life following country’s independence are considered be responsible. Keywords: cattle, myiasis, seroprevalence.