Table 2.
Comparison of seroprevalence of Brucella among goats and sheep by sex and breed-wise classification
| Variables | Category | Total number (%) | RBT positive (%) | ELISA positive (%) | Overall Prevalence (95%CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Species | Sex | ||||
| Goat | Male | 65 (23.46) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.1% (0.37–3.14) |
| Female | 212 (76.53) | 2.36% (5/212) | 1.42% (3/212) | ||
| Sheep | Male | 16 (20) | 18.75% (3/16) | 18.75% (3/16) | 15% (8.79–24.41) |
| Female | 64 (80) | 12.5% (8/64) | 14.1% (9/64) | ||
| Breeds | |||||
| Goat* | Local | 135 (48.74) | 2.22% (3/135) | 2.22% (3/135) | 1.1% (0.37–3.14) |
| Exotic | 142 (51.26) | 1.41% (2/142) | 0.00 | ||
| Sheep | Lampuchhre | 75 (93.75) | 14.67% (11/75) | 16% (12/75) | 15% (8.79–24.41) |
| Baruwal | 5 (6.25) | 0.0 | 0.00 |
* Exotic breeds of goat included Boer and Jamunapari. Local breeds of goat included Khari and Terai