Caprine brucellosis

Sheep and goat brucellosis caused by Brucella melitensis, one of the most virulent Brucella species accounting for economic losses through abortion, stillbirths, reduction of milk yield and infertility. Disease has wide socioeconomic impact, in countries where, livestock sector is the major source of rural income. Early diagnosis is essential to minimise the spread of the disease besides public health importance. The present study reports the isolation, identification, biotyping and molecular confirmation of Brucella spp.

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Brucellosis is an important zoonotic disease globally that causes huge economic losses to the livestock owners and is of public health significance. Brucellosis in animals is endemic in India. In sheep and goats, Brucellosis is mainly caused by Brucella melitensis whereas Brucella ovis causes the disease in sheep. The symptoms in infected sheep and goats are abortions, stillbirths and the birth of weak offsprings. Animals that abort may retain the placenta.

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The present study was carried out to determine the seroprevalence and risk factors associated with caprine brucellosis in Punjab, India. A total of 277 serum samples collected randomly from goats were tested by RBPT, MAT, STAT and i-ELISA. Out of 277 sera samples, 31 (11.19%), 44(15.88%), 49(17.68) and 52 (18.77%) samples were positive by RBPT, MAT, STAT and i-ELISA. Overall prevalence was 18.7%.

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