Department of Veterinary, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia
Review Article
Review on Salmonella and Current Status in Ethiopia
Author(s): Isayas Asefa Kebede*
The cross sectional study was conducted from December to May 2022 to determine the prevalence of Salmonella isolated from raw milk of dairy herd in and around Areka town Boloso Sore wereda of Wolaita zone, Southern Ethiopia. A total of 151 direct udder milk samples examined using bacteriological methods, of which 14 (9.3%) yielded positive results for the Salmonella. The associated risk factors like breed, age, body condition, lactation stage and parity were statistically significant (P<0.05). The dairy cows with poor body condition and late lactation stage, and Holstein Friesian cross breed had higher frequency of salmonellosis and showing statistical significance were accounting 17.6%, 19.1%, and 17.3%, respectively. However, the husbandry hygiene and management system of the farm had no significant association (p>0.05) with Salmonella. In conclusion.. View More»
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