Molecular epidemiology of anaplasmosis in small ruminants along a human-livestock-wildlife interface in Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorKeneth Iceland, Kasozi
dc.contributor.authorSimon Peter, Musinguzi
dc.date.accessioned2021-01-25T07:04:45Z
dc.date.available2021-01-25T07:04:45Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.description.abstractBackground: Information as regards the epidemiology of the Anaplasmataceae in small ruminants in several lowand middle-income countries is scarce. Methods: In this study a total of 712 DNA samples collected from small ruminants were analyzed for Anaplasmataceae and Anaplasma ovis using the 16S rRNA and MSP4 genes respectively. Infection risk was assessed by location, sex and age of the animals and qGIS® was used to construct spatial maps. Results: The prevalence of Anaplasmataceae spp was 89.1% (95% CI: 77.5–95.9) and 79.1% (95% CI: 75.9–82.1) in ovines and caprines respectively (RR ¼ 1.1, 95% CI: 1.0–1.3); higher than those previously reported in other eastern African countries. The prevalence of A. ovis was 26.1% and 25.4% for both ovines and caprines respectively with ovines showing significantly higher levels of infection than caprines (P < 0.05). The risk of Anaplasma ovis infections was not affected by age (OR ¼ 1.2, 95% CI: 0.9–1.7) or sex (OR ¼ 1.1, 95% CI: 0.6–2.0). Small ruminants located at the forest edge (<0.3 km) showed higher A. ovis prevalence than those found inland with infections present in the midland regions associated with increased agricultural activity. Conclusion: Anaplasma ovis remains a major challenge for small ruminant husbandry in Uganda and infections are under-reported. Policy efforts to prioritize management of Anaplasmataceae for small ruminant health would promote livestock productivity in vulnerable communities, improving livelihoods and ecosystem health.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipKabale Universityen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/472
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherElsevier Ltden_US
dc.subjectTick-borne diseases, Anaplasma ovis, Parasites Small ruminants, Goats Uganda Africa, Ticks Tick resistance, Tick vaccines, Entomology, Ecosystem services, Protozoa Polymerase chain reaction, Epidemiology Veterinary medicine, Animal behavior, Animal breeding, Ruminant Agriculture.en_US
dc.titleMolecular epidemiology of anaplasmosis in small ruminants along a human-livestock-wildlife interface in Ugandaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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