Detection of V. melitensis and B. abortus Culture through Bacteriological Investigations Common in Kostanay Region

Seidekhanuly Y.
January-February 2026 Unique Scientific Publishers

International Journal of Veterinary Science
2026 #15 Issue 1 159 - 163 pp.

This study investigated the prevalence of Brucella abortus and Vibrio melitensis pathogens among farm animals in the Kostanay region of Kazakhstan in 2024. A total of 200 animals (120 cattle and 80 sheep/goats) were sampled from various farms. Blood and tissue samples were analyzed using bacterial culture, serological agglutination tests, and PCR for the detection of pathogens. Results showed that 45% of cattle, 40% of sheep, and 40% of goats were infected, with the highest infection rates observed in animals aged two to five years. Younger animals had a significantly lower infection rate. Serological tests indicated 46% seropositivity for Brucella abortus in cattle and 38% for Vibrio melitensis in sheep/goats. PCR confirmed pathogen presence in 43.3% of cattle and 38.75% of small ruminants. These findings underscore the importance of regular monitoring, vaccination, and enhanced animal welfare to reduce infection rates and mitigate economic losses in the region.

Molecular genetic analysis , Pathogenic microflora , PCR diagnostics , Serological tests , Zoonotic infections

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Department of Veterinary Medicine, Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University, 47 Baytursynov Str., Kostanay, 110000, Kazakhstan

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