Table 3. Sero-prevalence of brucellosis in domestic ruminants (bovine, sheep, goat and camels) among Koibatek and Marigat sub counites in Baringo County.
Variable | Animal Species | Examined (N = 640) | Infected | Prevalence (%) | P-Value | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Baringo County | Bovine | 322 | 93 | 22.88% | <0.0001 * | |
Sheep | 58 | 5 | 8.62% | |||
Goat | 155 | 24 | 15.48% | |||
Camel | 105 | 21 | 20.00% | |||
Sub-County | Koibatek | Bovine | 199 | 57 | 28.64% | <0.0001* |
Sheep | 2 | 0 | 0.00% | |||
Goat | 7 | 7 | 100.00% | |||
Camel | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | |||
Marigat | Bovine | 123 | 36 | 29.27% | <0.0001* | |
Sheep | 56 | 5 | 8.93% | |||
Goat | 148 | 17 | 11.49% | |||
Camel | 105 | 21 | 20.00% |
Note
N = 640
Prevalence is calculated as (infected/examined) *100
* Variables which are statistically significant at (p≤0.05)