Brucellosis in Livestock: The Silent Thief of Dairy Profits
Introduction Brucellosis , which is otherwise known as contagious abortion or Bang's disease , is a major bacterial disease in bovines and other domestic animals, which is most commonly caused by Brucella abortus [1] [3]. Key clinical indicators of Brucellosis in dairy cattle." Etiology and Transmission Bovine brucellosis is a bacterial infection caused by members of the genus Brucella , with Brucella abortus being the most common species infecting bovines [1] [15]. Transmission Routes: •Ingestion: The most common route of transmission is through the ingestion of bacteria from aborted fetuses, fetal membranes, uterine discharges, and amniotic fluids of infected animals [3]. Such bacteria are ingested from contaminated food, water, and pastures as well [2]. •Direct Contact: Even healthy bovines can get infected with this disease through direct contact with already infected bovines and their discharges [2]. •Indirect Contact: Brucella bacteria can persist in the environmen...