ASSESSMENT OF IMMUNE STRENGTH IN ANIMALS WHEN USING THE ANTHRAX VACCINE

Abstract

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Relevance Anthrax has been recorded in Kazakhstan for many years. The main method of prevention for this infection is specific vaccination. The epizootological and epidemiological situation of anthrax in the country as a whole depends on the quality of drugs and vaccination of animals.

The aim of the research was to study the immunological status of animals vaccinated against anthrax in various regions of the republic.

Methods and principles of research To assess the immunological status of animals immunized with anthrax vaccine, blood serum samples were selected and studied. Samples of blood serum were taken in stationary unfavorable for anthrax points in different regions of the republic. The obtained blood sera were examined in the reaction of indirect hemagglutination, macromethod.

Conclusion The conducted studies have shown that 95% of animals immunized with the anthrax vaccine 5 and 6 months after vaccination have antibodies to the anthrax antigen. At the same time, in 5% of the total number of animals studied, antibodies were completely absent, and in 13.3% of animals, post-vaccination antibodies are found in low titers.