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Nig. Vet. J.. 2018; 39(3): 240-247


Seroprevalence of brucellosis in sheep in Maigana and Birnin Gwari agro-ecological zones of Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Shu'aibu Gidado Adamu, Junaidu Kabir, Jarlath Udo Umoh, Mashood Abiola Raji, Abdulyeken Olawale Tijjani, Gali Abaka Umaru.




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SUMMARY
Brucellosis is an ancient and one of the world’s most widespread zoonotic diseases affecting both, public health and animal production. A cross-sectional study using simple random sampling was conducted from between May, 2016 and December, 2016 in Maigana and Birnin Gwari Agro-ecological zones of Kaduna State to determine the sero-prevalence of brucellosis in sheep. In addition the risk factors associated with sero-positivity in sheep was also assessed. A total of 400 sera samples comprised of 141 from males and 259 from females sheep were collected and screened for the presence of Brucella antibodies using Rose Bengal Plate test (RBPT) and competitive enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (cELISA). Sera analysis revealed that, 16.5% and 10.8% were seropositive by RBPT and cELISA for brucellosis respectively. There was statistically significant association between sex of the sheep and seropositivity to Brucella infection using RBPT (P < 0.05). Meanwhile, there was no statistically significant association was found between the age and breed of sheep and seropositivity to Brucella infection using RBPT and cELISA respectively (P > 0.05). This study indicates that Brucella infection exist with high prevalence mainly among female sheep and the disease can be considered as a potential risk for both susceptible animals and humans in the study area. Therefore, creating clear understanding about brucellosis, interdisciplinary partnership and combined ventures between veterinary and public health professionals is very important to control the transmission of brucellosis.

Key words: Key words: Brucellosis, Kaduna State, sheep, seroprevalence






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