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Challenges of controlling contagious bovine pleuropneumonia in sub-Saharan Africa

A Zambian perspective

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Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is a disease of economic importance that is widely distributed in sub-Saharan African and contributes significantly to cattle morbidity and mortality. Control of CBPP offers a number of challenges as a result many developing countries in Africa are still struggling with this disease. In this study, we look at the challenges encountered in CBPP control in sub-Saharan Africa from the Zambian perspective. In conducting this study, we reviewed scientific literature and reports from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and related animal institutions, and also made interviews with experts and key government officials involved in CBPP control in Zambia. Among the challenges identified for the successful control of CBPP were as follows: failure in the delivery of veterinary services, lack of a cattle identification system, natural phenomenon, livestock husbandry systems in the traditional sector, human movements, traditional practices among cattle farmers and cattle marketing systems. It was seen that the epidemiology of CBPP in Zambia is influenced by both ecological and anthological factors. Therefore, design and implementation of any control or eradication programme should be area/regional-dependent taking into account the different factors influencing disease transmission and maintenance.

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We thank all the farmers who participated in this study, the members of staff in the Department of Veterinary and Livestock Development who shared their experiences with us and all who availed the historical information about CBPP in Zambia.

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  1. Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development, P.O. Box 33980, Lusaka, Zambia

    Geoffrey Muuka, Nadi Songolo & Swithine Kabilika

  2. School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zambia, P.O. Box 32379, Lusaka, Zambia

    Geoffrey Muuka, Bernard M. Hang’ombe, King S. Nalubamba & John B. Muma

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Muuka, G., Songolo, N., Kabilika, S. et al. Challenges of controlling contagious bovine pleuropneumonia in sub-Saharan Africa. Trop Anim Health Prod 45, 9–15 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-012-0235-9

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