Brucellosis is a serious bacterial disease affecting cattle and humans, reducing productivity through reproductive losses and economic damage. Early awareness protects farms and families. Knowledge saves livelihoods.

The disease spreads through infected animals, aborted fetuses, contaminated feed, water, infected semen, and farm equipment. Strong biosecurity prevents unnecessary exposure and infection. Prevention starts today.

Common signs include late-term abortions, retained placenta, infertility, weak calves, stillbirths, and reduced milk production. Some infected cattle appear healthy despite carrying infection. Stay observant always.

Accurate diagnosis depends on serological testing, bacterial culture, and PCR. Early detection enables timely control measures, reducing disease spread and protecting valuable breeding stock. Testing protects investments.

Effective control combines vaccination, routine testing, culling infected animals, and strict biosecurity. Consistent management safeguards animal health, public health, and sustainable farm profitability. Healthy herds secure futures.

Best regards,

Abdullah Opeyemi Akande
B.Agric. (FUNAAB)
GAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Animal Sci. (UI)
RAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Int’l Business (UU, UK)
Ph.D. in view