Publications by authors named "Amanda Martins Dos Santos"
High herd-level seroprevalence and associated factors for bovine leukemia virus in the semi-arid Paraíba state, Northeast Region of Brazil.
Gisele Cândida Ramalho Maria Luana Cristiny Rodrigues Silva Brunna Muniz Rodrigues Falcão Clécio Henrique Limeira Denise Batista Nogueira Amanda Martins Dos Santos Carolina de Sousa Américo Batista Santos Sérgio Santos de Azevedo
Prev Vet Med
May 2021
Article Synopsis
- Epidemiological surveys are crucial for understanding infectious diseases like enzootic bovine leukosis (EBL) and for developing effective control programs.
- A study in semi-arid Paraíba, Brazil, revealed a herd-level prevalence of EBL at 23.4% and an animal-level prevalence of 10.8% through a thorough sampling of 2067 cows from 400 herds.
- Key factors influencing higher herd prevalence included hand milking, herd size, artificial insemination practices, recent animal purchases, and the location of farms, highlighting the need for targeted prevention measures.