Abstract

Nidal A. A. Abaker, Hayfa M. I., Adil M. A. Salman* and Elayis A. Abubaker

ABSTRACT

Background: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of Caprine Brucellosis in Al Nuhod Locality, West Kordofan State- Sudan, from March to May 2019. Stratified random sampling covered Al Nuhod city and surrounding regions, collecting 507 serum and 325 milk samples from apparently healthy, non-vaccinated local breed goats of varying ages and sex. Diagnostic tests included RBPT and BAPA for serum, and MRT for milk sample. Results: Prevalence rates were (60.4%) using RBPT test, (25.6%) BAPA test, and (23.7%) when MRT test wasused. RBPT revealed significant differences between Al Nuhod city (46.6%) and areas around Al Nuhod (70.7%). Age-wise, RBPT showed significant differences (p-value 0.001), with rates of 53.9% (≤12 months) and 68.6% (>12 months). Gender-wise, RBPT indicated rates of 62.5% (females) and 55.5% (males). Comparison between RBPT and BAPA showed that there was a significant difference (p- value 0.002) between results of the two tests. Comparison between RBPT and MRT showed that there wasn't a significant difference (p- value 0.335) between results of the two tests. Conclusions: The study indicated a high prevalence of Caprine brucellosis using RBPT particularly in areas around EnNahud compared to EnNahud city. The disease's occurrence was notably higher in females and those aged over 12 months, demonstrating a significant association with caprine brucellosis seropositivity. The results highlighted the importance of considering regional variations and age-related factors in caprine brucellosis prevalence assessments.