Seroprevalence of brucellosis in sheep of organized and unorganized sector of Kashmir valley

Abstract

Aim: A seroprevalence study of brucellosis in sheep was conducted from April 2010 to April 2012 from both organized and unorganized sectors of the Kashmir valley. Materials and Methods: A total of 6615 sera samples were tested by Rose Bengal Plate test (RBPT) and Standard Tube Agglutination Test (STAT). Results: The overall seropositivity revealed 6.50 % of prevalence of brucellosis. Higher prevalence (14.14%) of brucellosis was recorded in unorganized sector as compared organized sector (3.23%). [Vet World 2013; 6(8.000): 530-533]

Keywords

• brucellosis
• Kashmir
• seroprevalence
• sheep