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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
immunology and microbiology
Phenotypic characterization of Brucella strains isolated from livestock in Nigeria
Veterinary Microbiology, Volume 103, No. 1-2, Year 2004
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Isolation of brucellae from aborted fetuses, hygroma fluids, milk and vaginal swabs obtained from aborting cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and horses in Nigeria was carried out. A total of 25 isolates, obtained mainly from cattle, sheep and horses, were biotyped. All strains belonged to one species, Brucella abortus biovar 1. The epidemiological significance of this finding is discussed. Some preliminary observations on the zoonotic and public health implications of Brucella infection in Nigerian livestock are presented. A control programme involving improved management, animal movement restrictions, public health education and mass vaccination of animals is suggested. © 2004 Published by Elsevier B.V.
Authors & Co-Authors
Ocholi, Reuben A.
Unknown Affiliation
Kwaga, Jacob Kwada Paghi
Nigeria, Mubi
Adamawa State University, Mubi
Ajogi, Ikwe A.
Nigeria, Zaria
Ahmadu Bello University
Bale, James Olaniyi O.
Nigeria, Zaria
National Animal Production Research Institute
Statistics
Citations: 105
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.vetmic.2004.06.012
ISSN:
03781135
Research Areas
Infectious Diseases
Study Locations
Nigeria