SEROLOGICAL SURVEY OF BRUCELLOSIS IN TRADITIONALLY MANAGED DOMESTIC-FOWL IN NORTHERN GUINEA SAVANNA, NIGERIA

A serological survey of brucellosis in traditionally managed local dom estic fowl was carried out using the microtitre serum agglutination te st with Brucella abortus antigen. Sixty two of 172 domestic fowl sampl ed (30%) were positive. Because most traditionally managed animals are not segregated, this indicates a potential source of infection to oth er livestock. Most of the birds identified as positive had titres of 1 :40. The public health importance of the disease is highlighted and co ntrol measures suggested.