Serological survey of bovine brucellosis in Fulani nomadic cattle breeds (Bos indicus) of North-central Nigeria: Potential risk factors and zoonotic implications

[Display omitted] •Overall 1.9% seroprevalence was observed in 672 nomadic cattle.•Highest seroprevalence of 3.2% was observed in the agro-zone C.•Sex and agro-ecological zone were significantly associated with seropositivity.•Risk factors predisposing to brucellosis include socio-cultural practices...

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Published in:Acta tropica 2016-01, Vol.153, p.28-35
Main Authors: Alhaji, N.B., Wungak, Y.S., Bertu, W.J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Animals
Bovine brucellosis
Brucella - isolation & purification
Brucellosis - epidemiology
Brucellosis, Bovine - epidemiology
Cattle - microbiology
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Fulani cattle herds
Health Surveys
Humans
LFA
Logistic Models
Male
Middle Aged
Nigeria
Nigeria - epidemiology
Pregnancy
RBPT
Risk Factors
Seroepidemiologic Studies
Seroprevalence
Surveys and Questionnaires
Transients and Migrants - statistics & numerical data
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Summary:[Display omitted] •Overall 1.9% seroprevalence was observed in 672 nomadic cattle.•Highest seroprevalence of 3.2% was observed in the agro-zone C.•Sex and agro-ecological zone were significantly associated with seropositivity.•Risk factors predisposing to brucellosis include socio-cultural practices.•Risk factors associated with zoonotic brucellosis include eating infected raw meat. A cross sectional study was conducted to investigate seroprevalence and associated risk factors of bovine brucellosis in Fulani nomadic herds in the 3 agro-ecological zones of Niger State, North-central Nigeria between January and August 2013. A total of 672 cattle in 113 herds were screened for Brucella antibodies using Rose Bengal Plate Test (RBPT) and confirmed by Lateral flow Assay (LFA). Data on herd characteristics and zoonotic factors were collected using structured questionnaire administered on Fulani herd owners. Factors associated with Brucella infection were tested using Chi-square test and multivariable logistic model. The overall cattle-level seroprevalence was 1.9% (95% CI: 1.1–3.2) with highest in agro-zone C (3.2%). Herd-level seroprevalence was 9.7% (95% CI: 5.23–16.29) and highest in agro-zone C (13.5%). Sex and agro-ecological zones were significantly (P
ISSN:0001-706X
1873-6254
DOI:10.1016/j.actatropica.2015.10.003