Prevalence Of Brucellosis In Sheep And Goats Kept In Homes And Assessment Of Owners Knowledge And Preventive Practices In Zaria, Nigeria

📄 Project Abstract

Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease associated with significant morbidity leading to increased rates of spontaneous abortions in livestock and also poses a serious human health hazard. This study sought to determine the prevalence of brucellosis in sheep and goats kept in homes in Zaria town and also to assess the knowledge and practice, of the animal owners, on prevention and control of brucellosis. A cross-sectional survey was carried out in Zaria town, Kaduna State, Northern Nigeria, between February, 2013 and April, 2013. The study population consisted primarily of sheep and goats kept in homes and secondarily of the animal owners in Zaria town. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select animals for the study. A total of 52 houses that reared sheep and or goats were selected. From each selected house, a systematic random sampling technique was used to select the animal for the survey. Structured questionnaires were used to capture all information related to the animals and b...