A Retrospective Analysis of Major Reportable Cattle Disease Outbreaks From 2017 to 2023 In Chinaksen District, East Hararge Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia.

Abstract

Background: In Ethiopia, the most important endemic animal diseases that compromise the productivity of the livestock sector were LSD, CBPP, FMD, HS, Blackleg and Anthrax. There was no comprehensive surveillance data quantifying occurrence and distribution of cattle disease outbreaks in Chinaksen wereda, East Hararge, Oromia, Ethiopia. Objective: To identify major reportable cattle disease outbreaks and to assess the trend, distribution, vaccination coverage and burden of disease. Method: A retrospective study was conducted from May 2023 to August 2023 at Chinaksen Wereda. Result: A total of 31 cattle disease outbreaks with 1081 cases and 94 deaths were documented. The highest outbreaks was reported in 2021 (32.3%) and the lowest in 2017, 2019 and 2023 3 (9.7%). Disease outbreaks occurred in all the seasons of the year; however, highest outbreaks were recorded in long rainy season; whereas, the lowest in short rainy season & dry/hot season. All age groups of cattle were affected but the disease was more common in adult animals above 3 years (22.6%). Conclusion: Results of this study provide valuable information on the most priority reportable cattle disease outbreaks occurrence and distribution. As well, serve as a baseline for further epidemiological studies for the development of sustainable programs for the control of cattle disease outbreaks in the study area.