Kırıkkale ve Yöresindeki Süt Sığırı ve Koyunlar ile Bunların Yetiştiricilerinde Brucella Antikoru Varlığının Araştırılması

The objective of this study is to investigate of Brucella antibodies in dairy cattle, sheep and their breeders in Kirikkale province. The study is performed in eight sheep and five dairy cattle farms between February and June 2010. Blood samples were taken from 20 animal breeders, 214 sheep and 100 dairy cattle from these farms. Rose Bengal Plate and Serum Agglutination tests were applied to blood samples for the determination of Brucella antibody. According to the test results, Brucella antibodies were determined in 13.5% of 214 sheep, and 5.1% of them sheep had antibody titer above 1/20.. Brucella antibodies were determined in 43% of 100 dairy cattle and 19% of them dairy cattle had antibody titer above 1/40. Also 45% of 20 animal breeders were found to be Brucella antibodies positive, and these breeders' antibody titers were determined below from 1/160. As a result of this study, Brucella antibodies were determined in dairy cattle, sheep and their breeders in Kirikkale province. The determination of Brucella antibodies is the indication of Brucella agent's existence in the region. And animals that have high antibody titers, creates huge risk for human and unvaccinated animals.