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P. Kaushik, A. Quasim, M. Kumar, D.K. Singh and S. Dayal .(2010). "Seroprevalence of bovine brucellosis in and around Patna, Bihar". Journal of Veterinary Public Health, Vol. 08 Issue 2. Page No: 135-136
Seroprevalence of bovine brucellosis in and around Patna, Bihar
Page No. : 135-136
ABSTRACT
A total of 180 bovine serum samples, collected randomly from different localities of Patna, were screened by Rose Bengal plate test (RBPT), standard tube agglutination test (STAT) and 2-mercapto ethanol test (MET). A seroprevalence of 9.3% and 7.7% was recorded by RBPT and STAT, whereas MET revealed only 4.5% of serum samples to be positive for brucellosis. The lower percent positive cases in MET may be due to dissociation of pentameric IgM by 2-mercaptoethanol. The study revealed the endemicity of brucellosis in and around Patna district of Bihar.Keywords: Bovine, brucellosis, seroprevalence