Seroprevalence and risk factors for sheep pox and goat pox among small ruminant herds from Nakapiripirit and Sembabule districts, Uganda

This study confirmed exposure to SP&GPV in goats and sheep to varying degrees in the districts studied. We recommend, based on evidence, an extended nationwide evaluation of antibody seroprevalence in goats and sheep to inform national-level SP&GP control efforts. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first documented systematic study to evaluate the seroprevalence of S&GPV antibodies in sheep and goats in the two districts.