Brucella Flashcards
1
Q
- Definition of brucellosis infection free bovine herd
A
No clinical signs for min 1 year
No vaccination for min 3 years (in Europe, vaccination is prohibited)
- x2 serological tests for all animals > 12mo at 6-12m interval
- Introduced animals
- From officially free herd
OR tested within 30 days
- Regular tests yearly
- General measures (isolation, record lab test, separate calving, movement control)
2
Q
PQ - Public health measures in case of brucellosis – additional question
A
- Notify to State medical service
- Inform keeper, owner, especially pregnant women ! (zoonosis !)
- Personal disinfection
- Protective clothes, gloves and footwear
- Control of products
