Prevalence of Brucella melitensis in creole goats raised in extensive systems in the tropical dry forest of Amazonas, Peru

Tafur L.; Alva G.; Godoy D.J.; Frías H.; Arista M.A.; Bardales W.; Encina R.; Cruz J.A.; Murga N.L. · Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinaria e Zootecnia (2025) · DOI: 10.1590/1678-4162-13447

Resumen

Research concerning the prevalence of Brucella melitensis in goats in Peru underscores the significance of employing diagnostic methodologies such as ELISA instead of relying exclusively on the Rose Bengal test to attain more precise outcomes. Despite the absence of reported positive cases of caprine brucellosis within the Amazonas region, ongoing surveillance remains imperative due to the zoonotic threat this disease poses to public health. The elevated incidence of human brucellosis throughout the nation, particularly in the Amazonas area, highlights the necessity of educating producers regarding appropriate management and biosecurity protocols and implementing control strategies such as vaccination and animal health monitoring. This will not only aid in averting the propagation of brucellosis but also safeguard animal and public health from potential future outbreaks.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas