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ArticleBMC veterinary research2024

Seroprevalence of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) in cattle from Karamoja region, North-eastern Uganda.

Robert Tweyongyere, Joseph Nkamwesiga, Patrick Etiang, Israel Mugezi, Henry Wamala, Auther Tamale Wasswa, Maureen Kamusiime, Solomon Ainebyoona, Harriet Abizera, Frank Norbert Mwiine and 1 more

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Article in BMC veterinary research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Robert Tweyongyere *College of Veterinary Medicine Animal Resources and Biosecurity, Makerere University, P.O.Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda.
Joseph NkamwesigaCollege of Veterinary Medicine Animal Resources and Biosecurity, Makerere University, P.O.Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda.
Patrick EtiangFaculty of Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Busitema University, P.O.Box 236, Tororo, Uganda.
Israel MugeziDepartment of Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries, P.O.Box 513, Entebbe, Uganda.
Henry WamalaMercy Corps Uganda, Clock Tower, P.O.Box 32021, Kampala, Uganda.
Auther Tamale WasswaCollege of Veterinary Medicine Animal Resources and Biosecurity, Makerere University, P.O.Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda.
Maureen KamusiimeMercy Corps Uganda, Clock Tower, P.O.Box 32021, Kampala, Uganda.
Solomon AinebyoonaCollege of Veterinary Medicine Animal Resources and Biosecurity, Makerere University, P.O.Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda.
Harriet AbizeraCollege of Veterinary Medicine Animal Resources and Biosecurity, Makerere University, P.O.Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda.
Frank Norbert MwiineCollege of Veterinary Medicine Animal Resources and Biosecurity, Makerere University, P.O.Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda.
Dennis Muhanguzi *College of Veterinary Medicine Animal Resources and Biosecurity, Makerere University, P.O.Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda. dennis.muhanguzi@mak.ac.ug.
Makerere University · UGBusitema University · UGUganda Wildlife Authority · UG

Funding

Mercy Corps Uganda Ltd UGO1/MRT 0883/APOLOU/21
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundContagious bovine pleuropneumonia [CBPP] is a transboundary animal disease of cattle caused by Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides [Mmm]. CBPP causes severe economic losses to livestock producers in sub-Saharan Africa mainly due to high mortality, morbidity, reduction in productivity as well as livestock trade restrictions. This study aimed at determining seroprevalence of Mmm in cattle from Karamoja region, north-eastern Uganda; data that are required to design and implement risk based CBPP control program.

methodsWe randomly collected blood samples from 2,300 cattle spread across Karamoja region. Serum was extracted and screened for antibodies against Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides [Mmm] using the competitive enzyme linked immunosorbent assay [cELISA].

resultsA quarter [25.4%; 95% CI: 23.7-27.3] of the screened cattle [n = 2,300] were sero-positive for Mmm. Amudat and Kaabong districts recorded the lowest [12.3%] and highest [30.7%] Mmm seroprevalence respectively. Increasing age, overnight stay in cattle kraals and location [certain districts, villages, herds and sub counties] of the cattle herds, the factors that promote animal commingling, were the most significant risk factors of seroconversion with Mmm.

conclusionResults from this study indicated a higher seroprevalence of Mmm in Karamoja region cattle herds. This could be due to the increased frequency of CBPP outbreaks in recent years. To be effective, CBPP vaccination programs should target high risk herds along the international borders and other hotspot areas [e.g., parishes or sub counties] where cattle commingling is high.

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Cattle DiseasesMycoplasmaMycoplasma mycoidesPleuropneumoniaPleuropneumonia, ContagiousPneumonia, MycoplasmaAnimalsCattleSeroepidemiologic StudiesUgandaCattleCBPPcELISAKaramoja regionSeroprevalenceUganda

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