The multistage sampling technique was used on total population in the selected district during the study period. Seroprevalence and comparison of different serological tests. The occurrence of brucellosis among small ruminants in selected districts could pose productivity and reproductive problem in addition to public health risk. Small ruminant brucellosis and awareness of pastoralists. Seroprevalence of small ruminant brucellosis in selected districts of. Caprine and ovine brucellosis, caused by the zoonotic bacterium brucella melitensis, is an economically important cause of abortion in small ruminants 8,9. Identification at biovar level of brucella isolates. Methods the study was carried out in rural and urban areas. Despite this obvious limitation, disease is a major factor that limits the economic return from small ruminant production. A significant number of farmers in developing countries live on the edge of sustainable livelihood. A total of 550 sera samples of 105 buffaloes, 188 cattle, 127 goats and sheep were screened by rbt and were further confirmed with ielisa.
Seroprevalence of brucellosis in small ruminants in organized and. Interventions milk processing, 2004 onwards 5 cattle herds. Pdf on jun, 2014, theophilus jarikre and others published prevalence of brucellosis in small ruminants in three. Brucellosis is a major cause of direct economic losses resulting from clinical disease, abortion, neonatal losses, reduced fertility, decreased milk production, emergency slaughtering of the infected animals and treatment costs. Small ruminant populations in the region show seroprevalence values that are among the highest worldwide. Control and eradication of brucellosis in small ruminants. Elisa 5 pcr 5 radial immunodiffusion assay 1 rose bengal test 1 back to. Brucella suis biovars 1 and 3 are distributed worldwide in most areas where there are pigs.
Gujarat state is known for its rich biodiversity in most of. Low seroprevalence of brucellosis in humans and small ruminants in the gambia. Sheep and goat meat is an important protein source and goat milk is easier to digest for some people. Seroprevalence of brucellosis in small ruminants in. Brucellosis is one of the highly contagious zoonotic diseases of small ruminants. Ethiopia is believed to have largest livestoc population in arica, with the livestoc population 5.
One of the infectious diseases which particularly impedes international trade is brucellosis. Germeraad et al 2016 plos one low seroprevalence of brucellosis in humans. Of the vaccines used for immunizing small ruminants against b. Bagerhat, bogra, gaibangha, mymensingh and sirajgonj of bangladesh. The mountainous central asian and former soviet country tajikistan is the least advantaged country economically among the. The aim of this study was to estimate the seroprevalence of brucellosis in humans and small ruminants in. Abstract brucellosis is an important zoonotic disease that causes huge economic losses to the livestock owners and is of great public health concern worldwide.
Seroprevalence of brucellosis in small ruminants request pdf. The book, therefore, illustrates the true prevalence, distribution and risk factors of brucellosis, guidelines and methods of isolation and characterization of brucella. According to oie it affects about half million people acquire brucellosis annually in the globe 10, it is a zoonotic disease and represents one of the. The productivity of farm animals and the economic prospects of the livestock sector in these countries are restricted by a range of factors, including pests, droughts and other environmental changes. Seroepidemiological study of brucellosis in small ruminants. Ovine and caprine brucellosis brucella melitensis in. A total of 739 small ruminants comprising of 324 and 415 sheep and goats respectively from the three senatorial zones of the state were used for this study. Brucellosis in small ruminants is mainly caused by brucella melitensis b. This strategy has high cost and involves good organization of farmers and veterinary service, and simultaneously the implementation of strict movement control measures so. Brucellosis is an infectious disease of many domestic and wild animals.
Brucellosis in small ruminants is mainly caused by. More than 98% of sheep and goats are owned by the small, marginal, and landless illiterate farmers of the villages. Brucellosis in sheep and goats european commission. The new strategy for control and eradication of brucellosis started its imple. Prevalence of brucellosis in small ruminants in three regions of ghana. Brucella melitensis, the main aetiologic agent of brucellosis in small ruminants, was.
A disease that hampers the productivity of small ruminants is brucellosis megid et al. There is a tendency to shift to the production of browsing species small ruminants, due to the increasing human 732 rev. Brucellosis in humans and animals world organisation for animal health brucellosis in humans and animals food and agriculture organization of the united nations 92 4. Review on epidemiology and economic impact of small ruminant. Conclusion the seroprevalence of brucellosis in small ruminants of gujarat was investigated and showed a higher prevalence of brucellosis and warrants the implementation of proper preventive measures. Identification at biovar level of brucella isolates causing. Pdf small ruminants brucellosis in bangladesh a k m. Brucellosis in small ruminants an investigation of. Also, a higher incidence of coccidiosis is encountered in goats kept on solid rather than on slatted floors.
Review on bovine, small ruminant and human brucellosis in. Brucellosis in small ruminants a seroprevalence study in periurban farming around the region of dushanbe, tajikistan. Seroprevalence of brucellosis in small ruminants in organized. Pdf low seroprevalence of brucellosis in humans and. Brucellosis is an important zoonosis and a significant cause of reproductive losses in animals. Pdf low seroprevalence of brucellosis in humans and small. Original article prevalence of brucellosis in small.
During 19832003, a testandslaughter campaign was also conducted in adult sheep and goats using rose bengal, serum agglutination, and 2mercaptoethanol tests, while vaccination was limited to young animals. This study was designed to determine the seroepidemiological status of small ruminant brucellosis in bauchi state, nigeria. Brucellosis is usually caused by brucella abortus in cattle, b. A crosssectional study was conducted from november, 20 to april, 2014 in pastoral areas of oromia and somali regional states to determine the prevalence of brucellosis in small ruminants and. In some countries, the disease in cattle is caused by b melitensis. Small ruminants play a significant role in supporting the livelihood system of the rural poorest men and women. Bovine brucellosis, small ruminants brucellosis noack. Brucellosis in small ruminants is mainly caused by brucellamelitensis b. Brucellosis is a major cause of direct economic losses resulting from clinical disease, abortion, neonatal losses, reduced. Small ruminant brucellosis and awareness of pastoralist. Thus, implementing control measures and raising public awareness on prevention methods of brucellosis should be suggested. Brucellosis is a significant health problem in an agricultural country like pakistan where majority of its public is involved in land cultivation and livestock farming 9.
Brucellosis of small ruminants is less widespread than bovine brucellosis, but it is more contagious, and is controlled in seventeen countries by means of slaughter and vaccination with rev. In sheep and goats, brucellosis is mainly caused by brucella melitensis, a gram negative coccobacillus in the family brucellaceae class alphaproteobacteria. Pra disease importance ranking farmer risk groups, 20034 3. The mountainous central asian and former soviet country tajikistan is the least advantaged country economically among the former soviet union states. In 12 rural villages in kiang west district, sera were collected from humans n 599 and small ruminants n 623 from the same compounds. They are also to be a source of accessible and updated information for such others as nurses, midwives and medical assistants who may have to be involved with brucellosis in humans.
Brucellosis is a worldwide zoonosis with significant impact on rural livelihoods and a potentially underestimated contributor to febrile illnesses. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of brucellosis in small ruminants and butchers in. The rev1 vaccine is indicated to protect small ruminants against brucellosis and to protect females from abortion in regions where the disease occurs. Both are used to generate income and as sources of milk and meat. Brucellosis is a communicable disease which may seriously endanger the efforts for increasing and improving the production of small ruminants, particularly in. Brucellosis in small ruminants a seroprevalence study in periurban farming around the region of dushanbe, tajikistan isabel ljung. Relevant documents and reports from the veterinary directorate were used to present the approaches for control of the disease in small ruminants in r. Seroepidemiology of brucellosis in small ruminants in plateau state, nigeria.
Seroprevalence of small ruminant brucellosis and its. This vaccine however shows a considerable degree of virulence and induces abortions when the first vaccine dose is administered during pregnancy. The prevalence of brucellosis was determined in the ruminants buffaloes, cattle, sheep and goats of five different districts viz. One of such disease that hampers the productivity of small ruminants and impedes international trade is brucellosis ademosoum, 1994. Diagnosis and control of brucellosis in small ruminants sciencedirect. This crosssectional study was carried out to detect the risk factors of brucellosis in small ruminants in the southeast of iran. Among the selected sites, seroprevalence of small ruminant brucellosis was highest in sheep and goats sampled from aseliso 11. This strategy has high cost and involves good organization of farmers and veterinary. Control and prevention of brucellosis in small ruminants. Brucellosis is a reportable disease in all 57 states and territories. Summary diseases are among the many factors which limit the economic returns from small ruminants.
Brucellosis is an infectious bacterial disease caused by members of the genus brucella. Pdf prevalence of brucellosis in ruminants in bangladesh. The main reservoirs for human cases of brucellosis are small ruminants, and. Original article prevalence of brucellosis in small ruminants. Brucellosis is a disease caused by a group of bacteria from the genus brucella. The consequences of brucellosis in small ruminants are.
Distribution of brucellosis among small ruminants in the. Zoonotic diseases affect the health and productivity of livestock and that of their owners and. Caprine and ovine brucellosis caused by the zoonotic bacterium brucella melitensis, is an economically important cause of abortion in small ruminants dean et al. Seroprevalence of brucellosis in small ruminants in pastoral. Pdf seroepidemiology of brucellosis in small ruminants. Brucellosis is often spread when people eat contaminated food. From lactating small ruminants, milk samples and vaginal swabs were. Small ruminants are an important source of meat, milk or wool throughout the world.
To control the infection, understanding the risk factors is very important. Brucellosis in small ruminants epsilon archive for. In cameroon, higher incidence of accidents has been observed among the extensive compared with intensively managed small ruminants. It is a chronic infectious disease of livestock, rodents, marine animals and. Brucellosis seroprevalence in small ruminants could be associated with the frequent introduction of purchased animals into the flock, absence of quarantinesegregation, mixing of different species or infected flocks, improper disposal of aborted fetus and placental membranes, and contact of healthy animals with contaminated feed and water 16. Brucellosis is a communicable disease which may seriously endanger the efforts for increasing and improving the production of small ruminants, particularly in developing countries which have problems with ensuring the necessary animal protein for rapidly growing human populations.
Seroprevalence and comparison of different serological. Information on the prevalence of important reproductive zoonoses in west african countries other than nigeria had been scanty in literature. A crosssectional study was conducted from november, 20 to april, 2014 in pastoral areas of oromia and somali regional states to determine the prevalence of brucellosis in small ruminants and assess associated risk factors. Brucellosis is an important zoonosis around the world being transmitted from animals to humans. Diagnosis and control of brucellosis in small ruminants. Epidemiology of brucellosis in domestic animals caused by. Management practices and animal husbandry in the villages such as uncontrolled breeding, mixing of. This strategy has high cost and involves good organization of farmers and veterinary service, and simultaneously the implementation of strict movement control measures so the disease not to be reintroduced. Brucellosis of small ruminants is less widespread than bovine brucellosis, but it is more contagious, and is controlled in seventeen countries by means of. Of the worlds 1,614 million sheep and 475 million goats, 65% and 95%, respectively, are located in developing countries. The disease in cattle, water buffalo, and bison is caused almost exclusively by brucella abortus. Brucellosis is an infectious disease, very difficult to eradicate and widely distributed around the world. Eradication of brucellosis in small ruminants can be achieved mainly by depopulation of infected flocks. Mar 01, 2020 brucellosis is an infectious disease of many domestic and wild animals.
Brucellosis in small ruminants a seroprevalence study in. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of brucellosis in small ruminants and butchers in quetta, pakistan. Seroprevalence of small ruminant brucellosis and its public. Pdf prevalence of brucellosis in small ruminants in.
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