Knowledge, attitudes, and practices among livestock owners, traders, and slaughterhouse inspectors in Cameroon reveals marginal understanding of livestock and human brucellosis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Brucellosis, a zoonotic disease, significantly impacts animal and public health, as well as agricultural economies reliant on livestock. This disease is endemic in many regions worldwide, with the highest risk of infection in sub-Saharan Africa. However, the true extent of the disease in Africa remains largely unknown. In Cameroon, a country in western Central Africa, Brucella abortus is endemic in livestock, and the bacteria have been found in milk sold at community markets throughout the country.

Methods

This study aims to understand the knowledge, attitudes, and biosecurity practices of those closely working with animals throughout the livestock supply chain from farm to slaughter. Three KAP surveys were conducted among livestock owners, traders, and s

SUBMITTER: Dada COG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12900696 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature