dc.creator | Sharifi, H. | en |
dc.creator | Tabatabaei, S. | en |
dc.creator | Rashidi, H. | en |
dc.creator | Kazeminia, S. | en |
dc.creator | Sabbagh, F. | en |
dc.creator | Khajooei, P. | en |
dc.creator | Karamouzian, M. | en |
dc.creator | Nekouei, O. | en |
dc.creator | Adeli Sardooei, M. | en |
dc.creator | Leontides, L. | en |
dc.date.accessioned | 2015-11-23T10:47:13Z | |
dc.date.available | 2015-11-23T10:47:13Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2014 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 17281997 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11615/32975 | |
dc.description.abstract | This cross-sectional study was conducted to estimate seroprevalence and to identify flock-level factors associated with seropositivity to brucellosis in small ruminants in Kerman province, southeastern Iran. In October-November 2011, serum samples were randomly collected from 1767 sheep and 1233 goats, older than 18 months, from 300 flocks. The sera were initially screened for the presence of anti-Brucella antibodies using the Rose-Bengal test; those found to be positive were then examined by Wright and 2-mercaptoethanol Brucella agglutination tests. A questionnaire was used to collect data on flock-level factors likely associated with the within flock seroprevalence of brucellosis. The associations were statistically evaluated for significance in multivariable logistic models. Sixty three flocks (21.00%; 95% CI: 16.80-26.60) had at least one seropositive animal. The mean within-flock seroprevalence was 3.10% (95% CI: 2.60-3.90). The presence of newly purchased animals (OR=3.42; 95% CI: 1.35-8.65) was significantly associated with seropositivity. Our findings highlight the role of animal movement among flocks in the epidemiology of brucellosis in this region. Thus, a control program for brucellosis in the region is suggested to impose appropriate restrictions on animal trade and improve knowledge of livestock owners about quarantine principles for newly purchased animals. | en |
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dc.subject | Brucellosis seroprevalence | en |
dc.subject | Flock-level risk factors | en |
dc.subject | Iran | en |
dc.subject | Small ruminant | en |
dc.subject | Animalia | en |
dc.subject | Brucella | en |
dc.subject | Capra | en |
dc.subject | Capra hircus | en |
dc.subject | Ovis | en |
dc.subject | Ovis aries | en |
dc.title | A cross-sectional study of the seroprevalence and flock-level factors associated with ovine and caprine brucellosis in southeastern Iran | en |
dc.type | journalArticle | en |