Serodiagnosis of brucellosis in an organized swine farm in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu
Author(s): S Chitradevi
Abstract: Brucellosis is a major zoonotic disease and endemic in several parts of Tamil Nadu. The present study was carried out to find out the occurrence of brucellosis in intensively reared swine in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. Farmer reared about 120 female and 10 male pigs for breeding. A total of 10 abortion among 15 gilts mated in a herd was reported by the swine farmer. The blood samples (n=30) from aborted gilts as well as in contact animals were collected from different age group of pigs. All the serum samples were analyzed for the presence of antibodies against Brucella using Rose Bengal plate test (RBPT) antigen. The overall seropositivity was found to be 40 per cent. Higher prevalence was observed in first time bred gilts and one boar when compared to grower pigs. The findings highlight the presence of brucellosis in organized pig farms, emphasizing the need for routine screening, strict biosecurity, and awareness to mitigate economic losses and prevent zoonotic transmission.
S Chitradevi. Serodiagnosis of brucellosis in an organized swine farm in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. Int J Vet Sci Anim Husbandry 2025;10(11):152-153. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/veterinary.2025.v10.i11c.2716
