Brucella

Question 1

8. Definition of brucellosis infection free bovine herd

Answer 1

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)

Question 2

PQ - Public health measures in case of brucellosis – additional question

Answer 2

• Notify to State medical service
• Inform keeper, owner, especially pregnant women ! (zoonosis !)
• Personal disinfection
• Protective clothes, gloves and footwear
• Control of products