TY  - JOUR
T1  - Sero-Prevalence of Caseous Lymphadenitis Evaluated by Agar Gel Precipitation Test among Small Ruminant Flocks in East Coast Economic Regions in Peninsular Malaysia
AU - Osman, Abdinasir Yusuf AU - Saharee, Abdul Aziz b AU - Abdullah, Faez Firdaus Jesse Bin 
JO  - Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances
VL  - 11
IS  - 19
SP  - 3474
EP  - 3480
PY  - 2012
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1680-5593
DO  - javaa.2012.3474.3480
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=javaa.2012.3474.3480
KW  - AGPT
KW  -CLA
KW  -Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis
KW  -caseous lymphadenitis
KW  -Malaysia
KW  -seroprevalence
AB  - Seroepidemiological survey of Caseous Lymphadenitis (CLA), a bacterial infection 
in sheep and goats was conducted in East Coast Economic Regions (ECER) in peninsular 
Malaysia. A total of 422 animals (n = 422) from 15 small ruminant farms (sheep 
and goats) in the four states were screened during the period from January to 
April 2011. The management practices that could be associated with CLA occurrence 
was also analyzed. The objective of this survey was to determine the overall status 
of CLA infections in small ruminants. AGPT was conducted on serum samples collected 
from animals. About 47 samples out of 422 yielded a positive reaction for AGPT 
test. The frequency of CLA infections was estimated at 11.1%. Management practices 
were analyzed through questionnaire. All farmers (15/15) had semi-extensive rearing 
system; 27.6% (13/47) of farmers had periodical veterinary services; 10.6% (5/47) 
took note of animals with clinical signs of CLA; 14.8% (7/47) were aware of the 
zoonotic potential of this disease. Lack of sanitary measures and epidemiological 
studies led the dissemination of this disease in Malaysia. Moreover, the economic 
importance of this disease seems to be overlooked by both individual and state 
level allowing existence of endemic nature of the disease in this country. Therefore, 
further epidemiological studies using reliable diagnostic tools and application 
of appropriate management practices need to be implemented for aiding control 
and eradication programs for this disease.
ER  -