Research Journal of Poultry Sciences
ISSN: OnlineISSN: Print 1993-5285
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Salmonellosis is a serious disease that affects poultry globally due to its high rate of morbidity, mortality and decreased productivity and results in significant financial losses. A cross‐sectional study was carried out in Wolaita Sodo town, Southern Ethiopia, between October 2022 and April 2023, with the aim of determining the seroprevalence of salmonellosis and identifying the risk factors that contribute to its spread in the Bovace brown/exotic breeds from intensive poultry farms that were randomly selected. Three farms were randomly selected from study area and about a total of 384 blood samples were collected from the wing vein to prepare serum and serum slide agglutination test was performed following the test procedure. Based on this, out of 384 collected samples, 113 were tested positive for Salmonellosis with an overall prevalence 29.42%. A statistical investigation was conducted to assess the relationship between the infection rates of Salmonella gallinarum along with various factors. The results indicated a significant association (P<0.05) between the age category of chickens, feed type and farm size. On the other hand, there is no discernible association (p>0.05) between the housing system and the infection's prevalence. In conclusion, the aim of this study was to fill knowledge gaps regarding the seroprevalence and risk factors of salmonellosis in intensive poultry farms. By doing so, interventions to reduce the prevalence of salmonellosis can developed and effective control measures can be implemented, to improve poultry health and the safety of poultry products and improving our understanding of Salmonella transmission dynamics.
How to cite this article:
Moges Eriso Bilate, Abinet Woldeyohanis Fila and Natinael Dawit Kalacho. Seroprevalence of Salmonellosis and Associated Risk Factors in Intensive Poultry Farms in Wolaita Sodo Town, Southern Ethiopia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjps.2024.1.1.7
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1993-5285/10.36478/makrjps.2024.1.1.7