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Journal of equine science2011; 22(1); 17-19; doi: 10.1294/jes.22.*17

Serologic prevalence of brucellosis in horse stables in two northern States of Nigeria.

Abstract: Despite the endemicity of brucellosis in Nigeria, reports on equine brucellosis are rare. The Rose Bengal Plate Test (RBPT) was used to determine the serologic prevalence of Brucella abortus antibodies amongst 75 horses from three stables in two States of northern Nigeria. The highest prevalence (22.7%) was recorded in stable C located in Plateau State and the lowest (6.7%) was found in stable B in Kaduna State. The overall prevalence determined was 14.7%. There is need for the inclusion of horses in brucellosis surveillance and control strategies in Nigeria to safeguard people at high risk.
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Publication Date: 2011-04-26 PubMed ID: 24833983PubMed Central: PMC4013996DOI: 10.1294/jes.22.*17Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research analyzes the prevalence of brucellosis, a bacterial disease, in horses in northern Nigeria. It found an overall prevalence rate of 14.7% and suggests incorporating surveillance and control strategies for horses.

Background

  • The study’s main objective was to determine the prevalence of brucellosis, specifically Brucella abortus, in horses in Nigeria.
  • Brucellosis is a bacterial disease which is endemic in Nigeria. However, reports on its presence in horses (equine brucellosis) are not common.
  • In humans, brucellosis can lead to a variety of symptoms, including fever, fatigue, and joint pain. The disease can also cause miscarriages in pregnant women.

Methodology

  • The study utilized the Rose Bengal Plate Test (RBPT), a common diagnostic tool for detecting brucellosis.
  • 75 horses from three different stables located in two northern states of Nigeria were tested for the antibodies of Brucella abortus.

Findings

  • The highest rate of brucellosis was found in stable C, located in Plateau State, with a prevalence of 22.7%.
  • The lowest rate was observed in stable B in Kaduna State, with a prevalence of 6.7%.
  • The overall prevalence of Brucella abortus amongst the tested horses was 14.7%.

Implications and Recommendations

  • The researchers conclude that the prevalence of brucellosis is significant in these regions and must not be ignored.
  • Given the zoonotic nature of brucellosis (it can be transmitted from animals to humans), there is a need to include horses in the disease surveillance and control strategies in Nigeria, in order to protect those at high risk.
  • The inclusion of horses in these strategies implies regular testing, vaccination where applicable, and increased public awareness about the potential risk of the disease.

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Ehizibolo DO, Gusi AM, Ehizibolo PO, Mbuk EU, Ocholi RA. (2011). Serologic prevalence of brucellosis in horse stables in two northern States of Nigeria. J Equine Sci, 22(1), 17-19. https://doi.org/10.1294/jes.22.*17

Publication

Journal of equine science
ISSN: 1340-3516
NlmUniqueID: 9503751
Country: Japan
Language: English
Volume: 22
Issue: 1
Pages: 17-19

Researcher Affiliations

Ehizibolo, David O
  • Vaccine Production Department, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria.
Gusi, Amahyel M
  • Bacterial Research Department, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria.
Ehizibolo, Peter O
  • Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
Mbuk, Elsie U
  • Equitation Wing, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Nigeria.
Ocholi, Reuben A
  • Bacterial Research Department, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria.

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