Trichobezoar as Cause of Anorexia in A West African Dwarf Goat

Nigerian Veterinary Journal, VOL:32 (4) 362-36

Coccidioidomycosis in Chicken Pullets in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria: A Case Report

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Isolation and molecular characterization of Campylobacter coli among trade pigs in Kafanchan, Kaduna state, Nigeria

Campylobacter coli is a zoonotic bacterium associated with gastroenteritis in both man and animals, causing considerable morbidity and mortality among the young, the aged and the immuno-compromised in most developing countries including Nigeria. This study isolated and characterized Campylobacter coli from trade pigs in Kafanchan, Nigeria, using charcoal-cefoperazone-deoxycholate agar (CCDA) and a multiplex polymerase chain reaction that targeted a 439 bp of 16 rRNA of thermophilic campylobacters. Faecal samples from 114 (57.0%) females and 86 (43.0%) males totaling 200 samples were analyzed for the presence of Campylobacter species of which 16 were positive for Campylobacter coli yielding an overall prevalence rate of 8.0%. Sex-based prevalence rates varied significantly (p<0.05) between the 2.3% and 12.3% recorded by males and females respectively while breed-based prevalence rates were 4.9% and 10.1% for exotic and indigenous pigs respectively. The prevalence rates of 0%, 2.6%, 7.8%, 21.7% and 11.7% revealed by pigs that originated from Abuja, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Niger and Plateau States respectively showed significant variation (p<0.05). Campylobacter coli is prevalent among trade pigs in Kafanchan, Nigeria and is distributed across four of the five states from which trade pigs were sourced. Adequate hand hygiene is recommended for farmers, traders and Veterinary professionals handling pigs to prevent the transmission of this zoonosis to humans

Surveillance for African swine fever in Nigeria, 2006-2009

African swine fever (ASF) has had significant economic and social impact in Nigeria since 1997. However, there has been no effective national response to bring it under control. In this report, we confirm that ASF is still prevalent and widespread in Nigeria. Results from both serosurveillance and virological analyses indicated that ASF is present in most of the agro-ecological zones of the country. Nine per cent (9%) of serum samples and 48% of tissue samples were positive for ASF virus antibody and genome, respectively. Areas with high pig-related activities (marketing, consumption and farming) have higher prevalences compared with areas with less pig activities. Farm-gate buyers, marketing systems and transport of untested pigs within the country assist with the circulation of the virus. Only by putting in place a comprehensive routine surveillance and testing system, reorganizing the market and transportation systems for pigs, implementing on-farm bio-security protocols and considering the option of compensation will it be possible to achieve a significant reduction in ASF prevalence in Nigeria. ©2010 Blackwell Verlag GmbH

Surveillance for African Swine fever in Nigeria, 2006-2009

African swine fever (ASF) has had significant economic and social impact in Nigeria since 1997. However, there has been no effective national response to bring it under control. In this report, we confirm that ASF is still prevalent and widespread in Nigeria. Results from both serosurveillance and virological analyses indicated that ASF is present in most of the agro-ecological zones of the country. Nine per cent (9%) of serum samples and 48% of tissue samples were positive for ASF virus antibody and genome, respectively. Areas with high pig-related activities (marketing, consumption and farming) have higher prevalences compared with areas with less pig activities. Farm-gate buyers, marketing systems and transport of untested pigs within the country assist with the circulation of the virus. Only by putting in place a comprehensive routine surveillance and testing system, reorganizing the market and transportation systems for pigs, implementing on-farm bio-security protocols and considering the option of compensation will it be possible to achieve a significant reduction in ASF prevalence in Nigeria