No indication of Coxiella burnetii infection in Norwegian farmed ruminants

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Table 1 Results of serological examination for antibodies against Coxiella burnetii in Norwegian ruminants

Herd category	Population size (herds)	Examined herds	95% CI
Dairy cattle 2008	6659*	460	0-1.0
Dairy cattle 2010	6673**	3289	0-0.12
Beef cattle	1864*	55	0-12
Dairy goats	429	348	0-1.2
Sheep	15101	118	0-10

The total number of herds in the population, number of herds examined, and estimated prevalence of positive herds with 95% confidence intervals (CI) are given.
* In the six counties included in the study.
** In the 13 counties included in the study.

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