Prevalence of Brucella abortus antibodies in serum of Holstein cattle in Cameroon

Bayemi, P. H.; Webb, E.C.; Nsongka, Munji Victorine; Unger, Hermann; Njakoi, H.

doi:10.1007/s11250-008-9184-8

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“…is independent of sex of cattle. 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).…”

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confidence: 93%

“…(Nielsen et al 2004). 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).…”

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confidence: 91%

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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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confidence: 91%

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

Matope

Bhebhe

Muma

et al. 2011

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“…The inexistence of a difference in seroprevalence of different age groups of animals >5years accounted for more than half of the infected animals. This association of age with seropositivity of Brucella infection is consistent with the findings of earlier studies by Bayemi et al (2009). Of the 192 cows studied by the later, 14 were infected giving a within-sex seroprevalence of 7.3% while 6/74 bulls were infected with a seroprevalence of 8%.…”

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confidence: 90%

“…Similarly findings of 8.4% seroprevalence had been reported in Cameroon by Bayemi et al (2009) where Holstein cattle from small scale dairy production systems were screened for Brucella abortus antibodies in 2 1 villages. Of the 192 cows tested by the later, 14 were infected giving a within-sex seroprevalence of 7.3% while 6/74 bulls were infected with a seroprevalence of 8%.…”

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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

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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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“…While, Cadmus et al (2013) determined the prevalence of bovine brucellosis based on RBT and c-ELISA as 31.6% and 15.8%, respectively. Whereas Bayemi et al (2009) conducted a study on Holstein cattle of a small scale dairy production system for Brucella abortus antibodies in Cameroon by ELISA and found a general seroprevalence of 8.4% in Holstein cattle. These differences in seroprevalence of bovine brucellosis might be due to geographical variations, or difference in the animal species (cattle or buffalo) used in study (Ansari et al, 2014;Sachan et al, 2013).…”

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Seroprevalence of Brucellosis in Holstein-Friesian and Indigenous Cattle Breeds of Sindh Province, Pakistan

Mangi¹

2015

J. Anim. Health Prod.

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| Brucellosis is considered to be one of the most widespread zoonosis in the world. A comparative study on the seroprevalence of brucellosis in indigenous cattle breeds and exotic cattle (Holstein-Friesian) was carried out in district Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan. A total of 500 serum samples, 100 each from Red Sindhi, Thari, Kankrej, Bhagnari and Holstein-Friesian breeds were collected from both male and female animals and examined by Rose Bengal plate test (RBPT), serum agglutination test (SAT) and Competitive Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (c-ELISA). The overall prevalence of brucellosis in cattle was determined as 25, 23.2 and 11.8% by RBPT, SAT and c-ELISA respectively. However, highest prevalence of brucellosis was recorded in Holstein-Friesian (RBPT: 35%; SAT: 33%; c-ELISA: 17%), followed by Red Sindhi (RBPT: 28%; SAT: 26%; c-ELISA: 15%), Thari (RBPT: 24%; SAT: 23%; c-ELISA: 9%), Kankrej (RBPT: 20%; SAT: 18%; c-ELISA: 10%) and Bhagnari (RBPT: 18%; SAT: 16%; c-ELISA: 8%). The sex-wise comparison of seropositive animals indicated that the prevalence of brucellosis was 26.88% in females and 8% in males by both, RBPT and SAT. Furthermore somewhat lower prevalence (12.22%) of brucellosis was demonstrated in female cattle by c-ELISA. The effect of age on the seroprevalence of brucellosis in cattle of Sindh province was also studied. Of the 250 sera examined from cattle ≤ 4 years of age, 51(20.4%), 49(19.6%) and 26 (10.4%) were found positive by RBPT, SAT and c-ELISA respectively. While, of the 250 sera of ˃ 4 years of age 74 (29.6%), 66 (26.4%) and 33 (13.2%) were found positive by RBPT, SAT and c-ELISA, respectively. It was concluded from the present study that exotic cattle (Holstein-Friesian) have higher seroprevalence of brucellosis compared to local cattle breeds amongst which highest prevalence was recorded in Red Sindhi and lowest in Bhagnari breed. Further, among the sero-diagnostic techniques applied during present investigation, the c-ELISA was found as superior technique to determine brucellosis in cattle.

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Prevalence of Brucella abortus antibodies in serum of Holstein cattle in Cameroon

Cited by 43 publications

References 6 publications

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

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

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

Seroprevalence of Brucellosis in Holstein-Friesian and Indigenous Cattle Breeds of Sindh Province, Pakistan

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