• Brucella melitensis biovar 1 isolation in a captive wildlife population in the United Arab Emirates. First isolation in the scimitar-horned Oryx (Oryx dammah) 

      Lignereux, Louis; Chabert, Anne-Lise; Fretin, David; Godfroid, Jacques Xavier Leon; Saegerman, Claude (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-02-07)
      In 2013, Brucella melitensis biovar 1 was recovered from the stomach contents of a scimitar-horned Oryx - SHO (Oryx dammah) aborted foetus, and from the articular fluid of a sand gazelle (Gazella marica) in a captive wildlife collection near Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Other evidence of exposure to the pathogen was collected through serological testing (Rose Bengal test) and B. melitensis-specific ...
    • Brucella Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Occupationally Exposed Humans in Selected Districts of Southern Province, Zambia 

      Mubanga, Melai; Mfune, Ruth Lindizyani; Kothowa, John; Mohamud, Ahmed Said; Chanda, Chitalu; Mcgiven, John; Bumbangi, Flavien N.; Hang'ombe, Bernard Mudenda; Godfroid, Jacques Xavier Leon; Simuunza, Martin; Muma, John Bwalya (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-11-17)
      Background: Brucellosis is a neglected debilitating zoonosis widely recognized as an occupational health hazard. The seroprevalence of human anti-Brucella antibodies in high-risk populations, as well as their risk factors, have not been well-documented in Zambia. This study aimed at estimating the Brucella seroprevalence in herdsmen and abattoir workers and assess the associated risk factors. Methods: ...
    • Brucellosis in wildlife in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis 

      Simpson, Gregory; Thompson, Peter N.; Saegerman, Claude; Marcotty, Tanguy; Letesson, Jean-Jacques; De Bolle, Xavier; Godfroid, Jacques Xavier Leon (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-03-16)
      This study aimed to consolidate current knowledge of wildlife brucellosis in Africa and to analyse available predictors of infection. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines were followed. Information on species, test used, test results, area, rainfall, livestock and wildlife contact and year of study were extracted. This systematic review revealed 42 ...
    • Brucellosis seroprevalence in captive scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) in the United Arab Emirates and associated risk factors 

      Lignereux, Louis; Chabert, Anne-Lise; Nemery, Quentin; Godfroid, Jacques Xavier Leon; Saegerman, Claude (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-08-01)
      Background: The scimitar‐horned oryx (Oryx dammah) (SHO) is a large African antelope that became extinct in the wild just over two decades ago. Conservation of the species is of prime importance, but it might face pathogen stressors.<p> <p>Methods and principal findings: Brucella melitensis biovar 1 was previously confirmed in a high‐density captive population of SHO held in Abu‐Dhabi emirate. ...
    • Documenting the absence of bovine brucellosis in dairy cattle herds in the southern region of Malawi and the associated knowledge, attitudes and practices of farmers 

      Kothowa, John P; Mfune, Ruth Lindizyani; Godfroid, Jacques Xavier Leon; Hang’ombe, Bernard M.; Simuunza, Martin; Muma, John B. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-12-09)
      There is paucity of Brucella prevalence data in Malawi. For this reason, a cross-sectional study was conducted, from 06 January 2020 to 27 February 2020, to estimate the seroprevalence of brucellosis in dairy cattle herds amongst smallholder farmers, government and private dairy farms in the southern region. A total of 529 serum samples were screened for anti-Brucella antibodies using the Rose Bengal ...
    • Efficacy of Brucella abortus S19 and RB51 vaccine strains: A systematic review and meta-analysis 

      de Oliveira, Marina Martins; Pereira, Carine Rodrigues; de Oliveira, Izabela R.C.; Godfroid, Jacques Xavier Leon; Lage, Andrey Pereira; Dorneles, Elaine Maria Seles (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-07-30)
      This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to recalculate the efficacy of <i>Brucella abortus</i> S19 and RB51 vaccine strains and discuss the main variables associated with controlled trials to evaluate bovine brucellosis vaccine efficacy (VE). The most commonly used vaccine strain was S19, at a dose of 10<sup>10</sup> colony forming units (CFU), followed by RB51 at 10<sup>10</sup> CFU. The ...
    • Identification and molecular characterization of Brucella abortus and Brucella melitensis isolated from milk in cattle in Azerbaijan 

      Aliyev, Jeyhun; Alakbarova, Mahnur; Garayusifova, Aytan; Omarov, Asaf; Aliyeva, Saida; Fretin, David; Godfroid, Jacques Xavier Leon (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-02-15)
      Background - Azerbaijan currently ranks thirteenth in global incidence of human brucellosis, with an estimated annual incidence through 2000 at over 50 cases per million. Brucella melitensis has been isolated from patients and is thought to have been acquired through contact with small ruminants or as a foodborne infection. To reduce the burden of human brucellosis, the Azerbaijani government began ...
    • Importation of roughage to Norway - Implications for plant and animal health, zoonoses, and biodiversity. Opinion of the scientific committee of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Enviroment 

      Nesbakken, Truls; Steinshamn, Håvard; Thomsen, Iben Margrete; Basic, Dean; Klem, Thea B. Blystad; Gifstad, Tron Øystein; Kausrud, Kyrre Linné; Melby, Kjetil Klaveness; Kirkendall, Lawrence Richard; Magnusson, Christer; Måren, Inger Elisabeth; Nicolaisen, Mogens; Randby, Åshild Taksdal; Stokstad, Maria; Yazdankhah, Siamak Pour; Wendell, Per Hans Micael; Agdestein, Angelika; de Boer, Hugo; Godfroid, Jacques Xavier Leon; Jore, Solveig; Krokene, Paal; Nesse, Live Lingaas; Madslien, Knut; Møretrø, Trond; Velle, Gaute (Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2022-02-18)
      Det er stor usikkerhet om import av grovfôr til Norge kan føre med seg planteskadegjørere, invaderende planter og smittestoff som kan forårsake sykdom hos dyr og mennesker.
    • Main risk factors associated with small and large ruminant brucellosis 

      Dadar, Maryam; Godfroid, Jacques Xavier Leon (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-11-22)
      Brucellosis is a neglected zoonotic bacterial disease in most of the developing world that has a significant impact on public health. The prevalence of brucellosis in livestock, particularly in large and small ruminants is variable in many countries and seems to remain high, especially amongst subsistence and small-scale livestock farmers. There are different factors that may influence the prevalence ...
    • Modelling the control of bovine brucellosis in India 

      Holt, H.R.; Walker, M.; Beauvais, W.; Kaur, P.; Bedi, J.S.; Mangtani, P.; Sharma, N.S.; Gill, J.P.S.; Godfroid, Jacques Xavier Leon; Mcgiven, J.; Guitian, J. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-03-08)
      Brucellosis imposes substantial impacts on livestock production and public health worldwide. A stochastic, age-structured model incorporating herd demographics was developed describing within- and between-herd transmission of Brucella abortus in dairy cattle herds. The model was fitted to data from a cross-sectional study conducted in Punjab State of India and used to evaluate the effectiveness of ...
    • The prevalence of camel brucellosis and associated risk factors: A global meta-epidemiological study 

      Dadar, Maryam; Omar, Sharaf S.; Shahali, Youcef; Fakhri, Yadolah; Godfroid, Jacques Xavier Leon; Khaneghah, Amin Mousavi (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-06-10)
      Camel brucellosis is a widespread and critical zoonotic infection caused by <i>Brucella abortus</i> and <i>Brucella meli-tensis</i> that negatively impact dairy and meat products.The current meta-analysis covers studies published over a course of 40 years, between 1 January 1980 and 1 April 2021, aiming to investigate the global prevalence of Brucella spp. in camels ...
    • Seroprevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Brucella Infection in Camels in the Puntland State of Somalia 

      Mohamud, Ahmed Said; Kothowa, John Pilate; Mfune, Ruth Lindizyani; Mubanga, Melai; Godfroid, Jacques Xavier Leon; Muma, John B. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-07-19)
      Brucellosis is an important zoonotic disease caused by members of the genus Brucella. Camel brucellosis has been reported in almost all camel-rearing countries in Africa and Asia. A cross-sectional study was conducted between February 2020 and February 2021 in Galkayo, Garowe, and Bosaso districts in the Puntland State of Somalia to investigate the seroprevalence and risk factors of brucellosis in ...
    • Seroprevalence of Bovine Brucellosis in Selected Districts of Zambia 

      Mfune, Ruth Lindizyani; Mubanga, Melai; Silwamba, Isaac; Sagamiko, Frederick; Mudenda, Steward; Daka, Victor; Godfroid, Jacques Xavier Leon; Hangombe, Bernard M.; Muma, John B. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-02-03)
      Brucellosis is an infectious zoonosis that has huge economic and public health implications globally. The disease is prevalent in humans, livestock and wildlife in Sub-Saharan Africa. A cross-sectional study was conducted between 6 May 2017 and 31 July 2020 during which 1712 sera from 175 cattle herds in five districts from Southern, Western and Eastern Provinces of Zambia were collected and screened ...
    • The use of light, restrictive feeding, fibrous feed and stocking density and the consequences for animal welfare for poultry species kept in Norway - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Animal Health and Welfare of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment 

      Bøe, Knut Egil; Grahek-Ogden, Danica; Hoel, Kristian; Gjøen, Tor; Godfroid, Jacques Xavier Leon; Janczak, Andrew Michael; Madslien, Knut; Olsen, Rolf-Erik; Rimstad, Espen; Øverli, Øyvind; Agdestein, Angelika (Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2022-06-15)