Update on Peste des petits ruminants status in South East Nigeria: serological and farmers’ awareness investigation, and potential risk factors

Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a highly contagious, trans-boundary viral disease of sheep and goats that have hindered successful small ruminant farming. Its current status in South East Nigeria with respect to its prevalence and farmers’ awareness was studied. Three states, Anambra, Ebonyi, an...

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Published in:Tropical animal health and production 2020-11, Vol.52 (6), p.3285-3291
Main Authors: Chukwudi, Ijeoma Chekwube, Ogbu, Kenneth Ikejiofor, Nwabueze, Adaeze Lilian, Olaolu, Olushola Samuel, Ugochukwu, Emmanuel Ikenna, Chah, Kennedy Foinkfu
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Language:English
Subjects:
Antibodies
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Farmers
Goats
Immunization
Life Sciences
Peste des petits ruminants
Regular Articles
Risk analysis
Risk factors
Schedules
Serology
Sheep
Small farms
Vaccination
Veterinary Medicine/Veterinary Science
Veterinary surgeons
Viral diseases
Zoology
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Summary:Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a highly contagious, trans-boundary viral disease of sheep and goats that have hindered successful small ruminant farming. Its current status in South East Nigeria with respect to its prevalence and farmers’ awareness was studied. Three states, Anambra, Ebonyi, and Enugu, were randomly selected for the study. Sera samples from 113 goats and 172 sheep (collected from December 2017 to June 2018) were randomly collected and analysed for the presence of PPRV antibodies, while structured interview schedules were conducted to elicit information on farmers’ awareness of the disease and PPR vaccination and use of veterinary services. An overall seroprevalence of 42.5% (121/285) was recorded. The seroprevalence in decreasing order was 62.2% (Enugu), 34.8% (Anambra) and 20.3% (Ebonyi). There was a significant association ( X 2  = 36.08, df = 2, p  = 0.0001) between seroprevalence and the state sampled. Lack of awareness of PPR vaccination among small ruminant farmers, their limited use of veterinary services (38% consult veterinarians) and non-availability of the vaccine at veterinary establishments in the sampled states are potential risk factors of PPR prevalence in South East Nigeria. Consequently, an effective control measure like mass vaccination is recommended for the study area. Also, there is a need for an extension program for stakeholders and farmers in the study area and country on the grave importance and economic benefits of PPR vaccination and the use of veterinary services.
ISSN:0049-4747
1573-7438
DOI:10.1007/s11250-020-02359-7