ELISA-based serological survey of Mycoplasma bovis in cattle in three local government areas in Adamawa State, Nigeria
Journal: Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research (Vol.2, No. 2)Publication Date: 2015-06-01
Authors : Markus Isa Francis; Mashood Abiola Raji; Haruna Makanjuola Kazeem; Mohammed Musa Suleiman;
Page : 170-174
Keywords : Adamawa State; ELISA; Cattle; Mycoplasma bovis; Seroprevalence;
Abstract
A serological survey for the detection of antibodies to Mycoplasma bovis was conducted in Adamawa State, Nigeria during the year 2012. A total of 400 serum samples were collected from three local government areas (LGA) namely Yola (n=140), Mubi (n=130) and Ganye (n=130), and the samples were examined for the presence of M. bovis antibodies using BIO-X M. bovis antibody ELISA Kit. The overall seroprevalence of M. bovis was recorded as 19.5% (n=78/400). The highest seroprevalence was recorded in Ganye LGA (27.7%; n=36/130), followed by Yola LGA (20.0%; n=28/140) and Mubi LGA (10.8%; n=14/130). The cattle aging <1-year had the highest prevalence (25.8%), followed by 4-year-old cattle (22.4%). Based on sex distribution, 20.4% of the cows and 17.4% of the bulls were seropositive to M. bovis. Breed susceptibility to M. bovis infection showed that White Fulani had the highest prevalence (21.8%), and Sokoto Gudali had the lowest (11.9%). No statistical significant association was found between M. bovis infection and age, sex and breed of the cattle. In conclusion, the above findings are indicative for the presence of M. bovis in the study area.
Other Latest Articles
- Investigation into gyneco-pathological disorders and identification of associated bacteria from the genital organs of cows in Dinajpur, Bangladesh
- Factors associated with repeated outbreak of anthrax in Bangladesh: qualitative and quantitative study
- First report of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus antigen from pneumonic cattle in Sudan
- Existence and Decontamination of HVC, Infectious Enteric Bacteria and Parasites in Sewaged Soils
- Refining Dryland Farming Systems as a Means of Enhancing Agrodiversity and Food Security in Eastern Kenya: A review
Last modified: 2015-10-22 15:09:09