Abstract
Background Avian tuberculosis is a zoonotic disease which remains a problem in extensive poultry production systems under which chickens scavenge for survival in unhygienic environments. Methodology. A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2016 to June 2017 at high-land areas of Gerar Jarso and Ada'a and Boset districts located at mid and low altitudes of Oromia, Ethiopia, respectively, to assess the perception of farmers on the occurrence of avian tuberculosis in chickens and its public health implications using a semistructured questionnaire. Result The study evidenced poor awareness of the farmers, as only 11% (10/91) of them had well-perceived occurrence of the disease in chickens and its risk of zoonosis. Conclusion Hence, it revealed that there is poor public perception on the occurrence as well as public health implications of avian tuberculosis, demanding further studies for verification and technical interventions.
Highlights
Avian tuberculosis is a list B disease of the World Organization for Animal Health caused by Mycobacterium avium or Mycobacterium genavense, which primarily affects poultry and captive birds [1]
Study Areas. e study was conducted from November 2016 to June 2017 at three selected districts of Oromia, Ethiopia, namely, Gerar Jarso, Ada’a, and Boset, located at high, mid, and low altitudes, respectively
The district is most known for cereal crops and legumes, livestock production is an integral part of the system
Summary
Avian tuberculosis is a list B disease of the World Organization for Animal Health caused by Mycobacterium avium or Mycobacterium genavense, which primarily affects poultry and captive birds [1]. It is a public health threat, especially in immunocompromised individuals such as HIV patients. Mycobacterium avium, which is the major cause of the disease in humans, is very resistant to disinfectant chemicals and environmental extremes It can survive in soil for ≥4 years, in 3% hydrochloric acid for ≥2 hours, and in 2% sodium hydroxide for ≥30 minutes [3]. It revealed that there is poor public perception on the occurrence as well as public health implications of avian tuberculosis, demanding further studies for verification and technical interventions
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