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





Contamination
TRANSMISSION
Direct contact
Transmission occurs through direct contact with infected animals, such as contact with excretions, skin wounds, ocular conjunctiva, and nasal mucosa.
Oral transmission
Transmission can also occur through ingestion of unpasteurized milk or milk products.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Human
Febrile illness – undulating fever or Malta fever
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
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.