SEROLOGICAL DETECTION OF BRUCELLA ANTIBODIES IN CAMELS SLAUGHTERED AT KANO MAIN ABTTOIR

Authors

  • U. M. Farouk Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
  • U. B. Abubakar Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
  • S. Ibrahim Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
  • B. Y. Kaltungo Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
  • G. A. Musa Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
  • M. K. Lawal Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6293

Keywords:

Brucella, Camel, Abattoir RBPT SAT

Abstract

Serological detection of Brucella antibodies in camels was carried out at Kano main abattoir in order to
determine the prevalence and also suggest control measures in the study area. A total of 147 serum samples
from camels of different ages and sexes were systematically selected and screened using Rose Bengal plate test
(RBPT) and Serum agglutination test (SAT). From the results, out of the 147 serum samples, 10(6.8%) tested
positive with both RBPT and SAT tests. Seropositivity was higher among camels of age group 4-7years 6(7.7%) compared to 1-4years 4(5.7%). Prevalence based on sex was higher in females 6 (13.3%) than males 4(3.9%). The study has indicated that Brucella infection exists among camels slaughtered at Kano main abattoir. It is hereby recommended that abattoir workers involved in handling and slaughtering of camels should wear protective clothing and camels should be tested and thoroughly examined at lairage for clinical evidence of Brucella infection before approval for slaughter.

Author Biographies

U. M. Farouk, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Veterinary Teaching Hospital

U. B. Abubakar, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Department of Veterinary Medicine

S. Ibrahim, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Department of Veterinary Medicine

B. Y. Kaltungo, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Veterinary Teaching Hospital

G. A. Musa, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Department of Veterinary Medicine

M. K. Lawal, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

epartment of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine

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Published

2024-07-08

How to Cite

Farouk, U. M. ., Abubakar, U. B. ., Ibrahim, S. ., Kaltungo, B. Y. ., Musa, G. A. ., & Lawal, M. K. . (2024). SEROLOGICAL DETECTION OF BRUCELLA ANTIBODIES IN CAMELS SLAUGHTERED AT KANO MAIN ABTTOIR. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 1150–1153. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6293

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2021: NSAP 2021 Proceedings

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