TABLE 2.
Distribution of ELISA seropositive animals according to age, breed, tick infestation and location
| Risk factors | Number of seropositive/number of tested (% ± SE) |
|---|---|
| Age group (years) a | |
| 1–2 | 0/20 (0) |
| >2 | 3/242 (1.2 ± 0.7) |
| Breed | |
| Barbarine | 2/178 (1.1 ± 0.8) |
| Queue Fine de l'Ouest | 1/82 (1.2 ± 1.2) |
| Cross‐bred | 0/10 (0) |
| Tick infestation | |
| Yes | 2/23 (8.6 ± 6) |
| No | 1/247 (0.4 ± 0.4) |
| Location | |
| North | 0/154 (0) |
| Centre | 1/91 (1 ± 1) |
| Southeast | 2/25 (8 ± 5.4) |
| Overall b | 3/270 (1.1 ± 0.6) |
a
Eight animals had no records for age.
b
One out of three seropositive ewes confirmed using a CCHFV serum neutralisation assay.