SERO-PREVELANCE AND RISK FACTORSOF CONTAGIOUS BOVINE PLEUROPNEUMONIA IN KHARTOUM STATE –SUDAN

Abstract

ontagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is one of the serious threats to the livestock in Khartoum State, Sudan. This study was carried out to assess the prevalence, distribution and importance of CBPP using serology and risk factors epidemiology methods so as to provide useful information which supports the surveillance and control strategies of the disease in Khartoum State. Total of 386 serum samples were collected from different locations in Khartoum State and have been tested by using two serological tests; Competitive Enzyme Linked Immuno Sorbent Assay (c- ELISA) and 140 of them tested by LATEX agglutination test. The results showed that the rate of positive reactors was 45.3% by c-ELISA. The LATEX was found to be more successful in the diagnosis of CBPP it was found to be more effortless to be applied at the field as well. The c.ELISA was found to be useful and straight forward but showed high range of doubtful results in comparison with LATEX. The risk factors Epidemiology Approaches result indicated that sex of animal, age, breed, herd structure, herd size, number of dead animal and communities knowledge have significant association in the incidence of CBPP. In this study high ratio of the Seroprevelance due to neglected of vaccination according to the questionnaire. Therefore isolation and stamping out of the disease, serious surveillance, restricted of cattle movement and implementation of proper vaccination programme.