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Original Research
3.
Seroprevalence and economic impact of eradicating
zoonotic brucellosis in Malaysia : A case study of
Melaka state of Malaysia -
Pwaveno H. Bamaiyi, Noor S. Abd-Razak , Mohamed A.
Zainal
Vet World. 2012; 5(7): 398-404
doi:
10.5455/vetworld.2012.398-404
Abstract
Aim: A study was carried out to elucidate the
seroprevalence of brucellosis in small and large
ruminants in Melaka state of Malaysia and estimate
the economic impact of zoonotic brucellosis in
Malaysia using available data.
Materials and
Methods: Data was collected during culling
exercises by the Department of Veterinary Services
of Malaysia as a result of surveillance using CFT as
a confirmatory test for brucellosis.
Results:
The average compensation in 4 years per district of
Melaka state was RM12248.875(USD 3874.75) and the
total compensation paid in 4 years was
RM146,986.50(USD45,865.24) with year 2009 having the
highest compensation amount of
RM58,914.40(USD18,383.48). The estimated total
economic losses due to brucellosis stands at about
RM200,607,946.80 (USD 62,926,060.84) in a year for
the whole of Malaysia. The odds of brucellosis in
large ruminants (cattle/buffaloes) was significantly
1.6 times more compared to small ruminants
(goats/sheep) in Melaka (P<0.0001; C.I. 1.41, 1.81)
during the 4 year period. Average 4 year total
seroprevalence for brucellosis in Melaka was
significantly higher in 2010 than previous years
with a rate of 7.78 % (P<0.05; Phi=0.025). Mass
importation of livestock may be contributing in
complicating the brucellosis situation.
Conclusion: Considering the economic importance
of brucellosis and its epidemiological importance to
public health more needs to be done to ensure
successful eradication of the zoonotic disease in
Malaysia.
Keywords: Brucellosis, Brucella,
Economic Impact, Seroprevalence, Zoonotic
