Review Onepidemiology of Contagious Bovine Pleuoro Pneumonia and Its Economic Impacts in Ethiopia

Review Article

Austin J Vet Sci & Anim Husb. 2022; 9(2): 1094.

Review Onepidemiology of Contagious Bovine Pleuoro Pneumonia and Its Economic Impacts in Ethiopia

Girma A¹*, Bekele A² and Girma G³

¹Yemalogiwelel Woreda Livestock and Fisheries Development Office, Ethiopia

²Ejere Woreda Livestock and Fisheries Development Office, Ethiopia

³Meta Robi Woreda Livestock and Fisheries Development Office West Shoa, Ethiopia

*Corresponding author: Adugna Girma Lema, Yemalogiwelel Woreda Livestock and Fisheries Development Office, Kellem Wollega, Oromia, Ethioipa

Received: July 11, 2022; Accepted: August 05, 2022; Published: August 12, 2022

Abstract

Mycoplasma Mycoides subsp. Mycoides “Small Colony” (MmmSC) causes the infectious and contagious respiratory disease known as Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP), which has a significant negative effect on livestock output and the propensity to spread quickly. The aim of this paper is to review the epidemiology and economic impacts of CBPP in Ethiopia. Contagious Bovine pleuropneumonia is an endemic disease in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Iberian Peninsula. Contagious Bovine pleuropneumonia is mainly transmitted from animal to animal in respiratory aerosols. The clinical manifestations of CBPP in cattle range from hyper acute, acute, sub acute and chronic forms. Diagnosis CBPP based on a history of contact with infected animals, clinical findings, Immuno-diagnosis tests, necropsy findings and cultural examination. Thrombosis in the pulmonary arteries is a hallmark of the CBPP pathogenesis in susceptible animals. The impact that Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) can impart in an economy of a given country is so vast and tremendous that it is not advisable to overlook like any of the ordinary routine diseases of livestock that can be easily removed by treatment or self-cure. Movement control, vaccination, and treatment are essential tools in CBPP control and eradication. Regular program of mass vaccination and best treatment regime. Moreover, effective vaccination policy needs to be considered as it is the only realistic method of choice for control of CBPP in Ethiopia.

Keywords: CBPP; Economic impact; Epidemiology; Ethiopial mycoplasma

Introduction

Mycoplasma Mycoides subsp. Mycoides “Small Colony” (MmmSC) causes the infectious and contagious respiratory disease known as Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP), which has a significant negative effect on livestock output and the propensity to spread quickly. Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia is endemic to parts of Africa, parts of India and China; with minor outbreaks in the Middle East. Countries free of CBPP include the US, UK, and Australia. In almost all African countries CBPP is a notifiable disease with official controls on the import of cattle [18].

Although its clinical effects of CBPP on animals are far more severe than those of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), it is now one of the most significant transboundary diseases. In many countries, there are nomadic people who move from one country to the next, such as the Fulani in West Africa and the Maasai in East Africa. Wars, famine as well as inadequate financing of veterinary services have resulted in CBPP spreading widely in East and Central Africa [22].

Although its origin is not documented, from a historical perspective CBPP was a disease of Europe and Asia. It became popular in the nineteenth century through the commerce in cattle after becoming known in Europe in 1773. CBPP has been eliminated from Australia, Europe, Asia, and America by the implementation of limits on the transportation of cattle, as well as test and slaughter procedures paired with compensation for livestock keepers. However, such policies are difficult to apply in most African countries because of pastoralism, lack of economic resources, and fragmented veterinary services [10].

The contribution of livestock to the national economy particularly with regard to foreign currency earnings is through exportation of live animals, meat, skin, and hides. However, a number of obstacles prevent the growth of this industry. The most important constraints are widespread endemic diseases including viral, bacterial, and parasitic infestation. The other important bottleneck for the development of this sector include lack of appropriate disease control policy, lack of appropriate veterinary services, and lack of attention from government [15]. In Ethiopia the average physical losses from CBPP in terms cattle deaths are 25,115 heads (8,372 in endemic areas and 16,743 in epidemic, 1,852 and 13,396 metric tons of beef and milk respectively).

Average 3,135,000 oxen (agricultural) days are lost in terms of animal power. In comparison to other African nations, Ethiopia sees the greatest number of cow mortality and decline in cattle products under both endemic and epidemic situations due to CBPP [27].

Among the health constraints, infectious disease like Contagious Bovine Pleuro Pneumonia (CBPP) is considered to be one of the most economically important and major problem for Ethiopian livestock development [2]. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to review the epidemiology and economic impacts of CBPP in Ethiopia.

Epidemiology of Contagious Bovine Pleuoro Pneumonia and Its Economic Impacts in Ethiopia

Epidemiology of Contagoius Bovine Pleuoro Pneumonia

Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia is also one of the diseases that are revealed to be the risk factor of livestock production in Ethiopia as it was seen to be one of the emerging and economically most important diseases in the country. The disease is at an increasing rate in that it is harming the socio-economy of the country in general and of the individual farmer in particular decreasing the export standard and potential of the country [1].

Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia is an endemic disease in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Iberian Peninsula. Cattle moving on foot are the one estimated to be at risk hence suitable for extension of outbreaks to happen thereby facilitate the disease to spread at ease [8]. The origin of CBPP in Central, West and East Africa is obscure and it has been suggested that zebu cattle introduced the infection when they first migrated to the African continent. There is speculation that when Field Marshal Napier’s army invaded Ethiopia in 1867–1868, they brought CBPP from India into East Africa [19].

Citation: Girma A, Bekele A and Girma G. Review Onepidemiology of Contagious Bovine Pleuoro Pneumonia and Its Economic Impacts in Ethiopia. Austin J Vet Sci & Anim Husb. 2022; 9(2): 1094.