Seroprevalance of brucellosis in rams in NTR & Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh
Author(s):
Kalpana V, Sujani G, Susmitha KV, Manasa BB, Ratna Kumari L and Amarendhra Kumar R
Abstract:
Brucellosis is a Zoonotic disease that occurs world wide. It causes abortions in the last trimester of pregnancy of the effected animals leading to many economic losses in the livestock sector. The aim of the present work is to study the Seroprevalance of Brucellosis in Rams of NTR and Krishna Districts of Andhra Pradesh. A total of 1655 sera samples were collected from 116 villages and 53 mandals of NTR and Krishna Districts. The samples were screened for Brucellosis by Rose Bengal Plate test (RBPT). RBPT is a rapid slide agglutination test used for screening of animals against Brucellosis and i-ELISA for confirmation. 332 (20%) samples were found positive on RBPT and 406 (24.5%) samples were observed to be positive on ELISA. Based on the results of the biochemical analysis, there were decreased levels of protein and calcium, along with elevated levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT). The hematological analysis also showed a decrease in mean values of hemoglobin levels, as well as leucocytosis and monocytosis. These findings indicate potential health concerns that may require further evaluation and treatment.
How to cite this article:
Kalpana V, Sujani G, Susmitha KV, Manasa BB, Ratna Kumari L, Amarendhra Kumar R. Seroprevalance of brucellosis in rams in NTR & Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. Pharma Innovation 2024;13(7):42-44.