Prevalence of Leptospira serovar Hardjo and risk factors in smallholder dairy cattle in Tanzania

Abstract

Key messages

  • High Leptospira seroprevalence, particularly in a few regions.
  • Farmer training required to minimize animal and public health risks associated with animal husbandry practices.
  • Further research on circulating serovars to target interventions particularly vaccination efforts.

Citation

Motto, S.K., Shirima, G.M., Bronsvoort, B.M. de C. and Cook, E.A.J. 2024. Prevalence of <i>Leptospira</i> serovar Hardjo and risk factors in smallholder dairy cattle in Tanzania. Poster presented at the 8th World One Health Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, 20–23 September 2024. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.

Authors

  • Motto, Shabani K.
  • Shirima, G.M.
  • Bronsvoort, B.M. de C.
  • Cook, Elizabeth A.J.