A Comprehensive Review of Bovine Brucellosis: Epidemiology, Challenges, and Strategies for Effective Control
Volume 10 | Issue 2 | December 2024
AUTHOR(S)
Koushik Kakoty, Monosri Johari

ABSTRACT

Brucellosis, an ancient and highly complex zoonotic disease with epidemiological dynamics that has greatly changed over the years is still a concern. The disease has extended to other areas and shown the capacity for infecting various animals involving wildlife. These problems are exacerbated by the consumption of unpasteurized dairy products made on farms lacking basic hygiene in endemic region, and human-animal movements across nations that complicates tracking brucellosis spread and control even more so within high to low prevalence areas. The diagnosis is most effective by conventional pathogen identification and isolation that is less sensitive and time consuming; hence, there is a need to develop state-of-the-art diagnostic tools alongside stringent screening of newly introduced animals. Vaccination, mainly by the strains 19 and RB51, plays a key role in preventing Brucella infections and thereby reducing the complications in cattle. Coordinated brucellosis control involves continuous and persistent surveillance, especially in high-risk areas. A One Health approach is critical to comprehensive control and prevention strategies based on their interdependence with humans, animals, and the environment.

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Citation: Kakoty K, Johari M. A Comprehensive Review of Bovine Brucellosis: Epidemiology, Challenges and Strategies for Effective Control. Indian Journal of Veterinary Public Health. 2024; 10(2): 18-25.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.62418/ijvph.10.2.2024.18-25