Sero-Prevalence of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Cattle in Selected Districts of Jimma Zone, South-Western Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is highly contagious and results in a high economic loss in the world.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2021 to June 2022 in three selected districts to determine the sero-prevalence of FMD. A total of 384 cattle sera samples were collected and tested for antibodies against FMD virus using FMD NSP c-ELISA.

Results

The overall sero-prevalence of 25.3% was determined. Sero-prevalence of 31.0%, 32.37% and 4.5% was seen in the districts. Higher sero-prevalence was observed in Limmu Seka, and the disease was statistically significant in both Limmu Kosa and Limmu Seka districts (p < 0.05). Higher sero-prevalence was seen at Ambabesa Sadeka Peasant Association (42.86%). However, except Ambabesa Sadeka peasant

SUBMITTER: Batu G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11846150 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature