Prevalence of brucellosis in cattle in Rengen sub-county, Kotido district.

Abstract

Brucellosis is a bacterial disease that affects both man and animals. This study was to establish the, prevalence of brucellosis in livestock in Rengen sub-county Kotido district (three hundred and ninety) 396 serum samples were tested for Brucella antibody using Rose Bengal test. A structural questionnaire was used to collect epidemiological information on the animals. The overall serological prevalence derived from the samples was 8.55%. The prevalence of Brucellosis was determined in cattle according to the villages as follows: Natuket,4.04%; Lokatap, 0.75%, Umum north 1.76%; Umum south 2.27%. As depicted by sex, Brucella prevalence is higher in female animals (11.5%) compared to that of their male counterparts (6.1%). A significant association was found between the age of the, animal and occurrence of cattle brucellosis as adult animals have more prevalence compared to, calves and sex of the animals was also found to be associated with the, prevalence of cattle brucellosis however; there was no association between villages and prevalence of cattle brucellosis. A significant association was also found between abortion and methods of breeding. The overall Brucella prevalence in Rengen Sub County was 8.55%. young animals are less susceptible to Brucella pathogens compared to mature animals. There, is need to sensitize communities on the risk factors to Brucellosis as well as preventive measures.