Prevalence of Bovine Brucellosis and Risk Factors Assessment in Cattle Herds in Jigawa State

Joint Authors

Ibrahim, Salisu
Mohammed, Farouk U.
Ajogi, Ikwe
Olaniyi, Bale J. O.

Source

ISRN Veterinary Science

Issue

Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-4, 4 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2011-12-27

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

4

Main Subjects

Veterinary Medicine

Abstract EN

A serological survey of Brucella antibodies was carried out in Jigawa State, northwestern Nigeria to determine the prevalence of the disease and risk factors among some pastoralist cattle herds.

A total of 570 cattle of different ages and sexes selected from 20 herds across the four agroecological zones in the state were screened using Rose Bengal Plate test and competitive enzyme immunoassay.

From the results 23 cattle (4.04%) were positive by Rose Bengal Plate Test while 22(3.86%) were positive with competitive enzyme immunoassay.

The infection rate was higher in females than males.

Cattle older than 3 years had a higher prevalence rate compared to age groups 2-3 years, 1-2 years, and less than 1 year.

The prevalence rate was higher in cattle densely populated locations.

Infection rate differs between herds with larger herds presenting high prevalence due to poor sanitary practice.

It is hereby recommended that public enlightenment on adequate control and preventive measures using proper sanitary practice and calf hood vaccination are required.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Mohammed, Farouk U.& Ibrahim, Salisu& Ajogi, Ikwe& Olaniyi, Bale J. O.. 2011. Prevalence of Bovine Brucellosis and Risk Factors Assessment in Cattle Herds in Jigawa State. ISRN Veterinary Science،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448307

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Mohammed, Farouk U.…[et al.]. Prevalence of Bovine Brucellosis and Risk Factors Assessment in Cattle Herds in Jigawa State. ISRN Veterinary Science No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448307

American Medical Association (AMA)

Mohammed, Farouk U.& Ibrahim, Salisu& Ajogi, Ikwe& Olaniyi, Bale J. O.. Prevalence of Bovine Brucellosis and Risk Factors Assessment in Cattle Herds in Jigawa State. ISRN Veterinary Science. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448307

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-448307