Epidemiology of Brucella species in smallholder dairy cattle in selected regions of Tanzania
Abstract
Key messages<br/>
<ul>
<li>Dairy cattle were predominantly infected with <i>Brucella melitensis</i></li>
<li>Vaccination of cattle and small ruminants recommended</li>
<li>Future research needed to develop a bivalent vaccine (<i>B. abortus</i> + <i>B. melitensis</i>)</li>
<li>Training required for livestock keepers regarding risky practices & biosecurity measures</li>
<li>Further research studies needed on epidemiology of <i>Brucella</i> species circulating in cattle</li>
</ul>
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.
