Comparison of depopulation and S19-RB51 vaccination strategies for control of bovine brucellosis in high prevalence areas

RB51 vaccination can minimise the diagnostic problems associated with S19 vaccination of adult cattle, but its use for bovine brucellosis (BB) control remains controversial. Here, the evolution of BB prevalence in five high prevalence areas in Spain subjected to different control measures is describ...

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Published in:Veterinary record 2014-06, Vol.174 (25), p.634-634
Main Authors: Saez, J. L., Sanz, C., Durán, M., García, P., Fernandez, F., Minguez, O., Carbajo, L., Mardones, F., Perez, A., Gonzalez, S., Dominguez, L., Alvarez, J.
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Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Beef
Brucella Vaccine - administration & dosage
Brucellosis
Brucellosis, Bovine - epidemiology
Brucellosis, Bovine - prevention & control
Cattle
Endemic Diseases - prevention & control
Endemic Diseases - veterinary
Epidemics
Immunization
Mass Vaccination - veterinary
Population Control
Population decline
Prevalence
Serology
Spain - epidemiology
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Summary:RB51 vaccination can minimise the diagnostic problems associated with S19 vaccination of adult cattle, but its use for bovine brucellosis (BB) control remains controversial. Here, the evolution of BB prevalence in five high prevalence areas in Spain subjected to different control measures is described: herd depopulation of infected herds (I–III) or mass vaccination with RB51 and S19-RB51 vaccination of replacement heifers (IV–V). Annual data from the eradication campaigns were analysed at the special incidence area (SIA) level and the time to obtain herd prevalence levels of
ISSN:0042-4900
2042-7670
2042-7670
DOI:10.1136/vr.101979