Abstract
Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is a highly contagious disease of cattle caused by Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides Biotype Small Colony (MmmSC). The disease currently occurs in most of sub-Saharan Africa and where it is endemic and a major constraint for improving pastoral productivity. Following the persistence of this scourge, and in order to control this disease, a serological survey was conducted to determine the prevalence of CBPP in Niger. In fact, 1,590 sera were collected following a stratified sampling plan based on the risk factor of dissemination of CBPP. The analysis were performed at the Central Livestock Laboratory using the c-Elisa test. The results obtained show a wide distribution of the disease with an overall prevalence of 4.15% at individual level. The highest prevalences were recorded in the South-East regions [Zinder (7.5%), Diffa (7.5%)] and the West part [Tahoua (6.9%)]. The prevalence at the commune level was about 36.55%, which was relatively high. The prevalence at strata level was 36.55% (95% PI 0.2428–0.4882). The expected prevalences did not match those found. The results of this serological survey are considered the reference situation (T0) of CBPP in Niger with the PRAPS project, and allowed to the country to redefine control policies for better control of the disease at national and sub-regional level.
Highlights
Second activity after agriculture, livestock in Niger represents 11% of national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 35% of agricultural GDP
Some epizootic diseases such as rinderpest have been eradicated, some sanitary constraints are a concern as they could significantly compromise the development of animal resources in Niger
The serological survey was conducted on 53 Epidemiological Unit (EU)
Summary
Livestock in Niger represents 11% of national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 35% of agricultural GDP. The sale of livestock products places this sector in second position after uranium. This activity provides permanent employment to more than 87% of the population who breed full-time or part-time [1]. Some epizootic diseases such as rinderpest have been eradicated, some sanitary constraints are a concern as they could significantly compromise the development of animal resources in Niger. The most common diseases are parasitic diseases and epizootic diseases such as the Contagious Bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP). This disease afflicts heavy loss in the cattle herd in Niger
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