Serological Survey of Brucella Antibodies in Cattle Breeding Herds in Northeastern Nigeria
Journal Title: Journal of Veterinary Advances - Year 2014, Vol 4, Issue 7
Abstract
Four hundred (400) unvaccinated cattle were screened by C-ELISA and 100 structured questionnaires were administered to the herdsmen with the aim to determine the epidemiological pattern of brucellosis in cattle breeding herds across the five agricultural zones of Yobe State, North-eastern Nigeria. Brucella infection was reported in all agricultural zones of the state with overall sero-prevalence of 23.0%. The specific sero-prevalence of 18.0% was obtained in the female and 5.0% in the male cattle tested. The age band 5 – 6½ years recorded the highest (9.5%) specific sero-prevalence and the least 1.5% in age band 1 – 2½ years. White Fulani (Bunaji) breed had the highest specific sero-prevalence of 10.0% and Adamawa Gudali with 2.0% was the least. The highest specific sero-prevalence 8.0% was obtained in Geidam zone, followed by Gashua 6.0%, Nguru 3.5%, Potiskum 3.0% and Damaturu 2.5%. There was no significant statistical association (P>0.05) between sex; age; breeds of the cattle studied as well as agricultural zones of the state and Brucella infection. Low level of education, low patronage of veterinary services and lack of vaccination against brucellosis were observed among the herdsmen. The study concluded that brucellosis is present in all agricultural zones of the state and higher among female than male cattle.
Authors and Affiliations
S. G. Adamu , A. O. Tijjani , N. N. Atsanda , N. B. Adamu
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