Brucellosis

Vaccination is the first step in the control and prevention of Brucellosis.

Affected species

Sheep
Sheep
Goats
Goats
Cattle
Cattle
Swine
Swine
Pets
Pets

Contamination

TRANSMISSION

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Direct contact

Transmission occurs through direct contact with infected animals, such as contact with excretions, skin wounds, ocular conjunctiva, and nasal mucosa.

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Oral transmission

Transmission can also occur through ingestion of unpasteurized milk or milk products.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

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Human

Febrile illness – undulating fever or Malta fever

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Animal

Abortions or lack of reproduction

ECONOMIC LOSSES

Livestock production

HEALTH AND FOOD SECURITY

Slaughter of animals

Closing borders

Additional costs of workforce

Work-related disease for farmers without correct protection

Sickness due to unpasteurized products

HOW TO CONTROL AND PREVENT

Prevention: The best solution

Decreases the spread of the disease and zoonosis

PhD JOSÉ MARÍA BLASCO

Researcher at the IA2 CITA-UNIZAR Institute

Jose María Blasco holds a PhD in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Zaragoza and is a researcher at the IA2 CITA-UNIZAR Institute. He is also a member of the research group on Bacterial Zoonoses (ZooBac), which focuses on Brucellosis, Salmonellosis, and Streptococcus.

 

RB-51 CZV

Active immunization against Brucella abortus in cattle

The best prophylactic tool to control the disease in endemic areas.

B-19 CZV

Active immunization against Brucella abortus in cattle

Vaccine widely used for the control of Brucellosis in cattle.

B-19 CZV OCULAR

Active immunization against Brucella abortus or Brucella melitensis in cattle.

The vaccine of choice to differentiate vaccinated animals from the infected ones.

OCUREV

Active immunization against Brucella melitensis in sheep and goats

An essential and innovative tool in the control of ovine and caprine Brucellosis.

CZV REV-1

Active immunization against Brucella melitensis in sheep and goats.

Traditional vaccine for the control of ovine and caprine Brucellosis.

ROSE BENGAL

Test for serological diagnosis

Internationally recommended for the screening of Brucellosis in ruminants.