CROSS-SECTIONAL SEROSURVEY ON BOVINE BRUCELLOSIS IN CATTLE AND ITS EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE IN INTEGRATED ORGANISED FARMS
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Date
2015-11
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Indian Veterinary Association Kerala
Abstract
Brucellosis in bovines is mainly caused by Brucella abortus inflicting late term abortion and in-
fertility. Infected cattle act as a main source for transmission to other animals, animal handlers and
veterinarians as an occupational hazard under organized farming system. Eventhough most Brucella
species has host specificity, crossing of animal host boundary is likely to occur any time in swine, sheep
and goat. The serosurveillance of animal health status has to be strictly regulated for effective control
of brucellosis in integrated farms. The aim of this study was to determine the apparent prevalence
of brucellosis in bovine from various organized farms in Tamil Nadu using ELISA. It was found that
21.35% of the cattle screened for brucellosis were positive for anti-Brucella abortus antibodies which
may definitely have an impact on cross species transmission of brucellosis. Brucellosis being endemic
in India, the effective control of brucellosis in all farm animals through vaccination programme and
strict seroconversion studies is essential.
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TNV_KVSC_Y2015_14-15Nov_Pg220-222
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Veterinary Science