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

Abstract

Key messages<br/>
<ul>
<li> High <i>Leptospira</i> seroprevalence, particularly in a few regions.</li>
<li> Farmer training required to minimize animal and public health risks associated with animal husbandry practices.</li>
<li> Further research on circulating serovars to target interventions particularly vaccination efforts. </li>
</ul>

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.