TITLE:
Seroprevalence of Brucellosis in Sheep and Cow Herds of Kermanshah Province by Conventional Methods during the Period 2008 to 2013
AUTHORS:
Saeed Salari, Mehrdad Pooyanmehr, Ahmad Rashki, Shaghayegh Peykani
KEYWORDS:
Brucellosis, Cow, Conventional Methods, Kermanshah, Sheep
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Access Library Journal,
Vol.2 No.11,
November
10,
2015
ABSTRACT: Aim: Brucellosis, as a zoonotic disease, is characterized by reduced
fertility in animals. This study has aimed to assess the prevalence of
brucellosis in sheep and cows rearing in Kermanshah Province. Methodology and Results:
The study was conducted in the regions of Kermanshah whereas people had seropositive
results for brucellosis. Serum samples of sheep and cow flocks were screened
using tow conventional methods. The sheep was the most ruminant infected with brucella.
The most seropositive cases were found in the year 2011. Conclusion,
Significance and Impact of Study: Control and eradication programs among
animals should be regarded as a priority measures in prevention of human
brucellosis. The zoonotic aspects of brucellosis must be considered. When the
disease exists in animals, especially in ovine and caprine, it is a concern for
human public health. In order to control this zoonotic disease, close cooperation
of health and veterinary organizations is necessary.