Veterinary Science & Technology

Tesfu Kassa

Publications

• Research Article
  Seroprevalence of Brucellosis from Pigs: The First Report in Central Ethiopia
  Author(s): Mulisa Megersa Kebeta, Gezahegn Mamo, Tesfu Kassa, Mebratu Assaye, Hagos Ashenafi and Endrias ZewduMulisa Megersa Kebeta, Gezahegn Mamo, Tesfu Kassa, Mebratu Assaye, Hagos Ashenafi and Endrias Zewdu
  
  A cross-sectional study was carried out to determine seroprevalence of brucellosis from pigs in Central Ethiopia from October, 2013 to May, 2014. A total of 553 blood samples were collected and sera were tested with Rose Bengal Plate Test (RBPT). Out of 553 sera 25 (4.5%) were positive for Brucella antibodies. The results showed that higher seroprevalence in young (<12 months) (5.9%) and male (8.2%) compared to adult (≥12 months) (3.6%) and female pigs (1.6%). The highest positive rates were obtained from pigs originated from Adama area (13.1%) followed by pigs from Addis Ababa area (8.3%). The study showed statistically significant difference (P<0.05) in seroprevalence between origin and sexes of pigs considered. Our study demonstrated the first report of brucellosis from pigs in Central Ethiopia. Therefore further detailed investigations are .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7579.1000215

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