Table 3.

Data extracted from studies

Serological surveys	Bacteriological studies	Official case reports
-Population origin -Sampling method (probability versus non-probability sampling) -Sampling approach -Bias or gaps in description of sampling method -Diagnostic test(s) used, cut-off and antigen origin -Location of study -Period of sampling -Sample size -Seroprevalence (individual and herd/flock if available) -Publication type in which data presented (thesis, journal, report)	-Population origin of samples -Region from which samples collected -Period of sampling -Media used for bacteriological culture -Typing methodology -Type and number of biological samples collected -Brucella species and biovar isolated -Number of strains isolated -Number of isolates -Publication type in which data presented (thesis, journal, report)	-Year of report Number of cases -Number of outbreaks -Province of origin if data available