Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) is the primary cause of chronic respiratory disease in poultry. We investigated protective efficacy live-attenuated ts-11 and 6/85 MG vaccines against a local strain and, order to enhance signs mimic typical field situation, we co-infected birds with virulent QX-like infectious bronchitis virus (IBV). Both showed similar ability protect infected chickens from clinical signs, although performed slightly better. Despite lower protection disease, 6/85-vaccinated...

Peste des petits ruminants, caused by the peste ruminants virus (PPRV), is a highly contagious and economically important transboundary viral disease of domestic wild small major hindrance to small-ruminant production in Nigeria. The seroprevalence distribution PPRV antibodies rural households, farms, live animal markets slaughter slabs across six different agro-ecological zones Nigeria were determined. A total 4548 serum samples from 3489 goats 1059 sheep collected 12 states. competitive...

Brucella abortus infection in humans Nigeria has been recorded as a cause of febrile disease. In Nigeria, the transhumance (Fulani nomadic) husbandry system is most common cattle farming with about 95% all country's population produced under this system. About 75% slaughtered are processed government-approved abattoirs. view aforementioned, abattoir can give fair representation for surveillance study Nigerian population. 220 were selected on arrival using systematic random sampling from...

Avian influenza virus (H5N1) is a rapidly disseminating infection that affects poultry and, potentially, humans. Because the avian has already adapted to several mammalian species, decreasing rate of avian-mammalian contacts critical diminish chances total adaptation H5N1 To prevent pandemic such could facilitate, biology-specific disease surveillance model needed, which should also consider geographical and socio-cultural factors. Here, we conceptualized meant capture H5N1-related...

Since 2002, following its introduction, the lineage 5d Newcastle disease virus (so-called Goose paramyxovirus -GPMV) strain has caused numerous outbreaks among commercial and backyard poultry in South Africa, raising questions about ability of commercially available vaccines to fully protect against strain. This study aimed determine whether there are differences level protection offered by Avinew® vaccine GPMV as compared with a 3d isolated Africa 1993 (Rainbow challenge - RCV) Six groups...

The COVID-19 disease has infected many countries, causing generalized impacts on different income categories. We carried out a survey among households (n = 412) representing groups in Nigeria. used validated food insecurity experience and socio-psychologic tools. Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive inferential statistics. earning capacities of the respondents ranged from 145 USD/month for low-income earners to 1945 high-income earners. A total 173 (42%) ran during pandemic. All...

Since 2002, control of Newcastle Disease (ND) in South Africa has become complicated following the introduction lineage 5d/VIId Virus (NDV) strain (locally known as “goose paramyxovirus” GPMV). Commercially available ND vaccines appeared less effective. In this study, commercial and SPF hens lay were vaccinated with La Sota vaccine challenged GPMV isolate to assess effect both vaccination challenge on egg production. This study also compared efficacy cloacal ocular routes against challenge,...

Escherichia coli is usually a benign commensal of the gut microflora. However, when E. acquires virulence genes it can multiply rapidly and cause disease through colonisation intestinal mucosa. become significant pathogen in young pigs. We report an investigation fatal colisepticaemia weanling pigs from emerging farms where piglets weaners were diarrhoeic mortality rate ranged between 15% 70% each litter. Faecal tissue samples processed for histopathology, bacteriology molecular biology...

Foot-and-mouth-disease (FMD) is one of the most important trans-boundary animal diseases in Africa with outbreaks occurring mostly cattle. However, there scarcity information on potential role camels epidemiology FMD virus West Africa. A total 360 camel sera collected from abattoir  Nigeria different geo-political zones (North, and East) were screened for presence antibodies produced against 3ABC non-structural proteins (NSP) foot-mouth-disease (FMDV) using a commercially available kit...

The COVID-19 disease has infected many countries with generalised impacts on the different income categories. To test this hypothesis, we carried out a survey among households (n = 412) representing groups in Nigeria. We used validated food insecurity experience and socio-psychologic tools. analysed data obtained using descriptive inferential statistics. earning capacities of respondents range from US$145/month for low-income earners to US$1945/month high-income earners. A total 173 (42%)...

Canine distemper virus (CDV) is a highly contagious viral pathogen of worldwide distribution that can cause lethal disease in domestic dogs and other members the family Canidae. Genetic diversity found among reference strains isolates CDV, mainly haemagglutinin (H) protein, this may be associated with increasing incidence dogs. CDV was isolated Vero cells expressing canine signalling lymphocyte activation molecule (Vero.DogSLAM) from peripheralblood mononuclear spleen clinically diseased,...

A flightless wild juvenile rock pigeon (Columba guinea) with pox-like lesions was picked up on the premises of Faculty Veterinary Science, University Pretoria, Onderstepoort. The housed overnight for possible treatment following day but died before any other intervention could be instituted. At necropsy, coalescing masses yellowish nodular cutaneous tumour-like principally featherless areas were noticed dead pigeon’s head as well beak. Histological examination sampled skin revealed...

Mycoplasma gallinaceum is not among the most pathogenic mycoplasmas affecting poultry, but its continuous re-isolation from flocks in South Africa displaying typical signs of mycoplasmosis prompted us to revisit role respiratory disease. Specific-pathogen-free white leghorn chickens were co-challenged with either M. (MGC) and QX-like infectious bronchitis virus (IBV), or more virulent Mycoplasm gallisepticum (MG) IBV. No clinical observed apart sneezing challenged IBV, MGC MG On postmortem...

Rabies remains a significant public health concern, especially in endemic regions like Africa and Asia, with likely underreported cases. Primarily transmitted through dog bites, rabies poses substantial risk Nigeria, where dogs are the main carriers. This study investigated awareness control practices among owners livestock farming communities Plateau State, Nigeria. was done using structured questionnaire interviews 50 respondents from five Local Government Areas. Data analysis revealed...

Hens involved in a Newcastle disease study were euthanased at regular intervals according to designed protocol. Of these, 7.14%(n = 42) of the 82-week-old specific pathogen-free breeder hens found have well-delineated firm white yellowish nodules varying sizes abdominal cavity. Histologically, identified as an adenocarcinoma originating uterus. Transcoelomic spread was evidenced by presence similar neoplastic cells embedded serosa and outer longitudinal muscle layer intestines well liver.

To maintain excellent production on a farm, biosecurity is critical. Smallholder livestock producers and their animal health management practices are often perceived to increase the risk for disease incursion spread within farms. This pilot study aimed at assessing rural farmers’ knowledge of preventive measures against major diseases determining socioeconomic impact these in communities Nigeria. cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey five Local Government Areas (LGAs) Plateau State, 3...

A sero-prevalence study was conducted to determine the level of detectible protective antibody titre using haemagglutination (HA) and inhibition (HI) tests. Serum samples were collected from four hundred eighty seven unvaccinated rural scavenging chickens five selected communities, including Du, Chaha, Chakarum, Chele Ngo’hong in Jos South Local Government Area Plateau state. The result revealed a very low mean ≤2 log2, which explained unusually high morbidity mortality rate...

In this study, a modified wet harvest of NDVI-2 virus strain with an EID50 9.0/ml and thermostability 6 hours at 56 o C was adsorbed to heat treated Digitalia iburua which served as the carrier used prepare pelleted feed vaccine.In trial, 100 (six weeks old) cockerels were divided into five groups twenty each.They all vaccinated against other diseases except Newcastle disease (ND).Group 1 not given vaccine control, while 2, 3, 4 10, 15, 20 grams per birds respectively group 5 conventional...