A comparative study of the seroprevalence of brucellosis in commercial and small-scale mixed dairy–beef cattle enterprises of Lusaka province and Chibombo district, Zambia

Chimana, Henry; Muma, John Bwalya; Samui, K.L.; Hangombe, Benard M.; Munyeme, Musso; Matope, Gift; Phiri, Andrew M.; Godfroid, Jacques; Skjerve, Eystein; Tryland, Morten

doi:10.1007/s11250-010-9604-4

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“…Though the seroprevalence was independent of sex, it decreased with increasing age. On the contrary, Chimana et al, (2010) reported more seropositive cases in bulls (12.5%) when compared to females (8.1%). The relationship between sex distribution and brucella infection has been seen to vary with different cattle populations.…”

Section: Effect Of Sex Distribution On Brucella Infection In Cattlementioning

confidence: 81%

“…The vulnerability is more pronounced with dairy production units which have developed around rapidly growing urban centres. The disease is present throughout the African continent (Chimana et al, 2010;Matope et al 2011;Megersa et al, 2011) and has also been reported in two of Cameroon's neighboring countries, Nigeria and Chad (Bertu et al, 2011;Schelling et al, 2003).…”

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confidence: 88%

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Seroprevalence of Brucella abortus in the Bamenda Municipal Abattoir of the Western Highlands, of Cameroon

Kong¹,

Nsongka²,

Leinyuy³

et al. 2016

GJAS

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Brucellosis is one of the most notorious and widespread zoonosis caused by Brucella abortus. It is of serious economic implications to the cattle industry and thus enormous financial losses to most countries. This study focused on it serological prevalence at the Nkwen main abattoir of Bamenda (Northwest region, Cameroon) from June to September 2013. Blood samples were collected from 198 cattle and the sera were screened using the competitive enzyme linked immuno sorbent assay (C-ELISA). Results showed a seroprevalence of 4.04% in the cattle population screened. A percentage of 4.40% of the 111 bulls and 3.45% of the 87 cows were recorded as infected. There was no evidence (P>0.05) of differences in sex on the seroprevalence of brucellosis in cattle. There was no association between brucella infection and age (P>0.05). About three percent of cattle were positive for those within (<5) age group with 5(4.67%) for those above 5 years of age. The two breeds commonly consumed in the area the Red and White Fulanie with the Red Fulani having a higher infection than the White Fulani (P<0.05). The study also showed that Brucella infection was dependent on location as 5 out of the 15 villages accounting for 100% infection namely: Fundong (37.5%), Wum (25%), Nso (Jakiri) (12.5%), Metah (12.5%) and Fonta (12.5%). From these results it was concluded that brucellosis is present in the population of cattle screened. There is therefore the need for good control measures and sanitary conditions to limit the spread of the disease.

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Section: Effect Of Sex Distribution On Brucella Infection In Cattlementioning

confidence: 81%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 88%

Seroprevalence of Brucella abortus in the Bamenda Municipal Abattoir of the Western Highlands, of Cameroon

Kong¹,

Nsongka²,

Leinyuy³

et al. 2016

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“…The observed brucellosis seroprevalence results agree with those of previous studies in Zimbabwe (Madsen, 1989;Mohan et al 1996) and those from smallholder farming areas in other regions (Bayemi et al 2009;Ibrahim et al 2010;Karimuribo et al 2007). However, higher brucellosis seroprevalence have been recorded in individual cattle from traditional smallholder herds in other areas (Chimana et al 2010;Faye et al 2005;Muma et al 2006). The differences in seroprevalence is likely to be attributed to certain risk factors such as cattle management practices, population dynamics; and biological features, for instance herd immunity that largely influence the epidemiology of Brucella spp.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Similar findings have also been reported elsewhere (Bayemi et al 2009). However, this relationship has been shown to vary with different cattle subpopulations (Chimana et al 2010;Kubuafor et al 2000;Muma et al 2006). The preponderance of seropositive reactors in the 2 -4 years age group may be related to the onset of sexual maturity, which is associated with increased risk of infection with Brucella spp., especially following abortions (Muma et al 2007a).…”

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confidence: 99%

Seroprevalence of brucellosis and its associated risk factors in cattle from smallholder dairy farms in Zimbabwe

Matope

Bhebhe

Muma

et al. 2011

Trop Anim Health Prod

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Please cite the paper as: Matope, G., Bhebhe, E., Muma, J.B., Oloya, J., Madekurozwa, R.L., Lund, A., Skjerve, E., 2011. Seroprevalence of brucellosis and its risk factors in cattle from smallholder dairy farms in Zimbabwe. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 43:975-979. 2 AbstractA cross sectional study was conducted to investigate seroprevalence of brucellosis and the associated risk factors in cattle from smallholder dairy farms in Gokwe, Marirangwe, Mushagashe, Nharira, Rusitu and Wedza areas of Zimbabwe. A total of 1440 cattle from 203 herds were tested serially for Brucella antibodies using Rose Bengal test (RBT) and the competitive ELISA (c-ELISA). Weighted seroprevalence estimates were calculated and risk factors in individual cattle investigated using logistic regression analysis. The overall individual animal brucellosis seroprevalence was low, with mean of 5.6 % (95 % CI: 4.4 %, 6.8 %). Gokwe had the highest individual (12.6%; 95 % CI: 3.9 %, 21.4 %) and herd-level (40.0%; 95 % CI: 22.1%, 58.0 %), while Wedza had the lowest individual (2.3 %; 95 % CI: 0 %, 5.3 %) and herdlevel (8.0%; 95% CI: 0.0 %, 18.9 %) brucellosis seroprevalence, respectively. In individual cattle, the area of origin, age and history of abortion were independently associated with brucellosis seroprevalence. While the seroprevalence was independent of sex, it decreased with increasing age. Cattle 2-4 years old had higher odds (OR = 3.2; 95 % CI: 1.1, 9.1) of being seropositive compared to those > 7 years. Cows with a history of abortion were more likely to be seropositive (OR= 7.9; 95 % CI: 3.1, 20.1) than controls. In conclusion, the area-to area variation of brucellosis may be linked to ecological factors and differences in management practices. The implementation of stamping out policy, bleeding and testing animals before movement and promoting the use self-contained units are likely to significantly reduce the public health risks associated with Brucella infections in cattle.

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“…Serological tests are relatively easy to perform and provide a practical advantage in detecting the prevalence of Brucella infection (Abubakar et al, 2011). The use of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) to identify Brucella DNA at genus, species and even biovar levels has becoming extended to improve diagnostic tests (Poester et al, 2010;Chimana et al, 2010).…”

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Comparison of Milk Ring Test; Serum Plate Agglutination Test and Polymerase Chain Reaction for the Detection of Bovine Brucellosis

Saleha¹

2014

Res. j. vet. pract.

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A comparative study of the seroprevalence of brucellosis in commercial and small-scale mixed dairy–beef cattle enterprises of Lusaka province and Chibombo district, Zambia

Cited by 42 publications

References 10 publications

Seroprevalence of Brucella abortus in the Bamenda Municipal Abattoir of the Western Highlands, of Cameroon

Seroprevalence of Brucella abortus in the Bamenda Municipal Abattoir of the Western Highlands, of Cameroon

Seroprevalence of brucellosis and its associated risk factors in cattle from smallholder dairy farms in Zimbabwe

Comparison of Milk Ring Test; Serum Plate Agglutination Test and Polymerase Chain Reaction for the Detection of Bovine Brucellosis

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