PREVALENCE OF BRUCELLOSIS AMONG FARM ANIMALS IN KAFR-EL-SHEEKH GOVERNORATE

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Rose Bengal plate test was carried out on 462 blood sera of different animal species belonging to various localities in Kafr El-Sheekh Governorate. It was revealed that the infection rate was found to be 2.27%, 3.09%, 4.73% & Zero among cattle buffaloes, sheep and goa' respectively.
The highest incidence of brucellosis was noticed at El-Menia village where it was 5.5% amongst buffaloes while it was 5.2% amongst sheep.
An eradication program in order to minimize the risk of brucellosis among farm animals was discussed.