Neglected zoonotic bacteria causes and associated risk factors of cattle abortion in different agro-ecological zones of southwest Ethiopia

Robi, Dereje Tulu; Bogale, Ararsa; Urge, Beksisa; Aleme, Melkam; Temteme, Shiferaw

doi:10.1016/j.vetimm.2023.110592

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“…The Zebu and Sheko breeds were the most common cattle breeds, followed by some Holstein‐Friesian crosses. The study area also contained indigenous chicken breeds, along with some exotic breeds (Robi et al., 2023).…”

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“…In Southwest Ethiopia, where livestock rearing is a major agricultural activity (Robi et al, 2023), the use of veterinary vaccines has gained recognition as an essential intervention (Sander et al, 2020).…”

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“…In Southwest Ethiopia, where livestock rearing is a major agricultural activity (Robi et al., 2023), the use of veterinary vaccines has gained recognition as an essential intervention (Sander et al., 2020). However, the successful implementation of vaccination programmes relies not only on the availability of vaccines but also on the understanding, perspectives and behaviours of livestock farmers towards their use (Duamor et al., 2021).…”

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Evaluation of livestock farmers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the use of veterinary vaccines in Southwest Ethiopia

Robi,

Bogale,

Temteme

et al. 2023

Veterinary Medicine & Sci

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BackgroundThe utilization of veterinary vaccines plays a vital role in preventing and managing animal diseases. However, the success of vaccination programmes relies on livestock farmers’ understanding, perspectives and behaviours regarding their application. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and practices of livestock farmers in Southwest Ethiopia regarding the use of veterinary vaccines.MethodsThe study followed a cross‐sectional design conducted between October 2021 and October 2022. A sample of 476 livestock‐owning farmers, including those who raise dairy cattle, beef cattle and poultry, were interviewed from the districts of Shei Bench, Semen Bench, Sheko and Yeki.ResultsThe findings revealed that participants from Sheko, who had a poultry farm, were college graduates and resided in an urban area, were more likely to have good knowledge of veterinary vaccines. Similarly, participants who were male, from Semen Bench, had a poultry farm and had a high school education, exhibited a positive attitude towards veterinary vaccines. Furthermore, being male, from Semen Bench, having a poultry farm, and having a high school education were associated with increased veterinary vaccine use.ConclusionThis study highlights the importance of addressing gender differences and tailoring interventions based on geography and farming conditions in the area. These measures are crucial to improve practices related to veterinary vaccines for enhanced animal health and productivity. Prioritizing education, veterinary services and information dissemination is vital. However, further research and targeted interventions are needed to better comprehend underlying factors and implement effective strategies for diverse communities in different areas.

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Evaluation of livestock farmers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the use of veterinary vaccines in Southwest Ethiopia

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Bogale,

Temteme

et al. 2023

Veterinary Medicine & Sci

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“…However, seropositivity and history of abortion were not associated, but of the 64 abortion cases investigated, antibodies to bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV), B. abortus, bovine herpes virus 1 (BoHV1), L. Hardjo, N. caninum and C. burnetii were detected in 63, 61, 56, 35, 5 and 6 cows, respectively. A study [35] in Ethiopia found a 22.6% prevalence of abortion in cattle. Of these, C. burnetii-seropositive cows (8.7% of the total) were more likely to abort than seronegative cows, but the authors concluded that cattle abortion in Ethiopia has mostly been associated with B. abortus, C. burnetii, L. Hardjo and the coinfection of these three pathogens.…”

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Coxiella burnetii and Reproductive Disorders in Cattle: A Systematic Review

Gisbert,

Garcia-Ispierto,

Quintela

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Coxiellosis or Q fever is an infectious zoonotic disease caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii. A systematic review using bibliographic research was carried out, and the focus was the relationship between C. burnetii infection and reproductive disorders in cattle [abortion/stillbirth/perinatal morality/weak calves (ASPW complex); retained foetal membranes (RFMs); metritis/endometritis; and infertility/sub-fertility]. The bibliographical search yielded 443 results from databases, but only 61 were deemed eligible. For each disorder, summary tables were prepared, and a scientific evidence score was calculated for each study based on four criteria to help assess the level of evidence for the impact of C. burnetii on the reproductive disorders assessed: type of publication (peer-reviewed or other); type of study (case–control/cohort or other); type of C. burnetii test (direct or indirect); and comparative statistical analysis (yes or no). In addition, summary tables also included information on the study population, country, authors and year of publication, key findings and an assessment of the evidence for an association. For the ASPW complex, RFMs, metritis/endometritis and infertility/sub-fertility, 43, 9, 8 and 19 studies provided data, respectively. On a scale of four, nearly 50% of all study citations had evidence scores of three or four. For ASPW, RFMs and infertility/sub-fertility, there is a significant body of evidence to support a deleterious role for Q fever. In contrast, for metritis/endometritis, the evidence is unclear. It is concluded that there is a substantial need for further research, particularly involving larger animal populations in more controlled settings. To provide more consistency, it is recommended that authors follow more precise definitions of reproductive parameters and more robust diagnostic methodologies.

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“…In any case, these assays do not outperform the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity (DSe and DSp) of the classical buffered Brucella agglutination tests (Rose Bengal [RBT], Card and Buffered Plate Agglutination tests) that do not suffer from cut-off adjustment problems [ 50 ]. There are abundant examples of these problems in the recent literature [ 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 61 , 62 , 66 , 68 , 71 , 88 , 89 , 90 , 91 , 92 , 93 , 94 , 95 , 96 , 97 , 98 , 99 , 100 , 101 , 102 , 103 , 104 , 105 , 106 , 107 , 108 ].…”

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Brucellosis and One Health: Inherited and Future Challenges

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One Health is the collaborative efforts of multiple disciplines to attain optimal health for people, animals and the environment, a concept that historically owes much to the study of brucellosis, including recent political and ethical considerations. Brucellosis One Health actors include Public Health and Veterinary Services, microbiologists, medical and veterinary practitioners and breeders. Brucellosis awareness, and the correct use of diagnostic, epidemiological and prophylactic tools is essential. In brucellosis, One Health implementation faces inherited and new challenges, some aggravated by global warming and the intensification of breeding to meet growing food demands. In endemic scenarios, disease awareness, stakeholder sensitization/engagement and the need to build breeder trust are unresolved issues, all made difficult by the protean characteristics of this zoonosis. Extended infrastructural weaknesses, often accentuated by geography and climate, are critically important. Capacity-building faces misconceptions derived from an uncritical adoption of control/eradication strategies applied in countries with suitable means, and requires additional reference laboratories in endemic areas. Challenges for One Health implementation includee the lack if research in species other than cattle and small ruminants, the need for a safer small ruminant vaccine, the need to fill in the infrastructure gap, the need for realistic capacity-building, the creation of reference laboratories in critical areas, and the stepwise implementation of measures not directly transposed from the so-called developed countries.

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Neglected zoonotic bacteria causes and associated risk factors of cattle abortion in different agro-ecological zones of southwest Ethiopia

Cited by 8 publications

References 54 publications

Evaluation of livestock farmers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the use of veterinary vaccines in Southwest Ethiopia

Evaluation of livestock farmers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the use of veterinary vaccines in Southwest Ethiopia

Coxiella burnetii and Reproductive Disorders in Cattle: A Systematic Review

Brucellosis and One Health: Inherited and Future Challenges

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