Epidemiology of Brucella species in smallholder dairy cattle in selected regions of Tanzania

Poster
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byInternational Livestock Research Institute

Abstract

Key messages

  • Dairy cattle were predominantly infected with Brucella melitensis
  • Vaccination of cattle and small ruminants recommended
  • Future research needed to develop a bivalent vaccine (B. abortus + B. melitensis)
  • Training required for livestock keepers regarding risky practices & biosecurity measures
  • Further research studies needed on epidemiology of Brucella species circulating in cattle

Citation

Mengele, I.J., Akoko, J.M., Shirima, G.M., Bwatota, S.F., Motto, S.K., Hernandez-Castro, L.E., Komwihangilo, D.M., Lyatuu, E., Bronsvoort, B.M. de C. and Cook, E.A.J. 2024. Epidemiology of <i>Brucella</i> species in smallholder dairy cattle in selected regions of Tanzania. Poster presented at the 8th World One Health Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, 20–23 September 2024. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.

Authors

  • Mengele, Isaac J.
  • Akoko, James M.
  • Shirima, G.M.
  • Bwatota, Shedrack F.
  • Motto, Shabani K.
  • Hernandez-Castro, L.E.
  • Komwihangilo, D.M.
  • Lyatuu, Eliamoni
  • Bronsvoort, B.M. de C.
  • Cook, Elizabeth A.J.

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