Key result
Crossbreed cattle were significantly more likely to be seropositive for foot-and-mouth disease virus compared to local breeds (OR 2.79), with an overall seroprevalence of 24.2% among dairy cattle in central Ethiopia.
Cross-Sectional (n=574)
Yes
Odds Ratio: 2.79 (95% CI 1.59–4.92)
Absolute Event Rate: 27.73% vs 12.69%
p-value: p=<0.001
Foot-and-mouth disease is highly prevalent in central Ethiopia with multiple circulating serotypes (A, O, SAT 2), highlighting the need for targeted vaccination and movement control.
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Crossbreeds associated with higher FMD seropositivity; hypothesis-generating for breed-targeted surveillance, prospective studies needed.
Sulayeman et al. (2018) conducted a cross-sectional in Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) (n=574). Crossbreed cattle vs. Local breed cattle was evaluated on Sero-prevalence of antibodies against FMDV (OR 2.79, 95% CI 1.59-4.92, p=<0.001). Crossbreed cattle were significantly more likely to be seropositive for foot-and-mouth disease virus compared to local breeds (OR 2.79), with an overall seroprevalence of 24.2% among dairy cattle in central Ethiopia.
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