Seroprevalence and risk factors of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia in Horo Guduru Wallagga zone, Western Ethiopia

• Published in: Veterinarski glasnik Vol. 77; no. 2; pp. 149 - 163
• Main Authors: Mosisa, Tekilu, Hirpa, Eyob, Kebede, Abraham
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Belgrade 2023
• Subjects: antibody; bovine; infection; mycoplasma
• ISSN: 0350-2457; 2406-0771
• DOI: 10.2298/VETGL221215009M

Livestock diseases pose a major threat to animal health and farmer
livelihoods in Ethiopia. Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is a major
threat. It is caused by Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides. This bacterial
infection affects cattle and causes pneumonia. To assess the current
situation, a study was conducted in Horo Guduru Wallagga, Ethiopia. The main
objectives were to determine the seroprevalence of CBPP in cattle and
evaluate farmer knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to the disease.
Cross-sectional studies were conducted from October 2019 up to June 2020.
Blood samples were collected and tested for antibodies against M. mycoides
using a cELISA test from cattle (n = 768). Questionnaires were also
administered to farmers (n = 20 households) in three districts. The
seroprevalence results showed 14.3% of cattle were positive for CBPP
antibodies. CBPP seroprevalence was 16.4% in Abe Dongoro, 13.6% in Hababu
Guduru, and 10.8% in Guduru. The seroprevalence among the three districts
surveyed did not show statistically significant differences. The majority of
respondents (77%) were male and the minority (23%) were female. The farmer
survey revealed knowledge gaps; only 4.5% of respondents recognized CBPP as
a disease causing reduced growth and productivity. In conclusion, this study
found a high CBPP seroprevalence, indicating active infection, in the cattle
population sampled. Targeted education and disease control efforts are
needed to curb the further spread of CBPP. The questionnaire results
highlight the need for farmer training on CBPP risks, prevention, and
treatment. Ultimately, collaborative strategies are required to safeguard
animal health and livelihoods in this region.