Canine Brucellosis: Prevention and Control Measures for Brucellosis

AbstractCaninebrucellosis,primarilycausedbyBrucella canisisazoonoticinfectionwithsignificantimplications for both animal and public health. The disease predominantly spreads through reproductivefluids,leadingtopersistentinfectionsthatcomplicatecontrolefforts,particularly inkennelsandbreedingfacilities.Diagnosticchallengesarisefromasymptomaticcarriersand the bacterium’s ability to evade the immune system. Current diagnostic approaches include serological, cultural and molecular methods, while treatment relies on prolonged antibiotic combinations, though relapses are common. Given its zoonotic nature, brucellosis demands a One Health approach, integrating veterinary and medical expertise to prevent transmission acrossspecies.InIndia,thegovernment’sefforts,suchastheNationalAnimalDiseaseControl Programme(NADCP),underscoretheimportanceofvaccination,regularscreeningandpublic awareness in managing brucellosis. This review highlights the urgent need for sustained vigilanceandimprovedcontrolmeasurestomitigatebrucellosisrisksforanimalsandhumans alike.Keywords:Brucellacanis,Zoonoticdiseases,OneHealthapproach,NADCP