Vol. 11, Special Issue 6 (2022)

Author(s):
Bhavana Gupta, RV Singh, Vishnu Kumar Gupta, Anju Nayak, Kajal Kumar Jadav, Vandana Gupta and Ritu Gupta

Abstract:
Total 34 herds including 14 cow herd, 12 buffalo herds and 8 goat herds which are suspected for brucellosis infection in the animals on the basis of herd history like having abortions in animals and repeat breeder, were screened in this study. Out of 14 cow herds 5 herds, 12 buffalo herds 8 herds, and 8 goat herds 1 herd was screened as suspected. Prevalence rate among the cow herds was 35.0% (5/14), buffalo herds 66.66% (8/12) and 37.5% (1/8).This study indicates prevalence of brucellosis in dairy animals although further investigation using more sensitive methods with individual animal sampling is required.