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April 22, 2026BMC Veterinary ResearchOpen Access

Serological investigation of foot and mouth disease in cattle in East Bale Zone, Ethiopia

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Why the study?

Foot and mouth disease causes significant economic and production losses in cattle, but epidemiological information in East Bale Zone, Ethiopia was limited.

Population

384 cattle and 110 livestock owners in East Bale Zone, Ethiopia

Design

Cross-sectional study

Key result

An overall FMD seroprevalence of 27.08% was recorded in cattle in the East Bale Zone, Ethiopia, with adult age, poor body condition, and mixed herding practices significantly increasing the risk.

Authors

FGFiraol Tariku GeletoGDGetachew Mulatu DilbaAMAyelech Muluneh

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Overview

Should not yet change FMD control practices for at-risk cattle; leaves open efficacy of age-targeted interventions in Ethiopian endemic zones.

Key Points

  • The study aims to estimate the seroprevalence of foot and mouth disease and identify associated risk factors in cattle.
  • Conducted a cross-sectional study and collected 384 blood samples from cattle.
  • Screened for antibodies against FMD virus using ELISA techniques.
  • Administered a questionnaire to livestock owners to assess knowledge and attitudes toward FMD.
  • Overall seroprevalence of foot and mouth disease was found to be 27.08%.
  • Significant risk factors included age, body condition, and herding practice.
  • Dominant circulating serotypes were SAT-2, O, and SAT-1, along with several mixed serotypes.

Study Design

Type

Cross-Sectional (n=384)

Multicenter

Yes

Structured PICO

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Population
384 cattle older than six months, reared under an extensive management system with no history of FMD vaccination, and 105 livestock owners in East Bale Zone, Ethiopia.
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Outcome
Seroprevalence of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and identification of circulating serotypes

Exposure to FMDV is widespread in East Bale Zone, Ethiopia, with an overall seroprevalence of 27.08% and circulating serotypes O, SAT-1, and SAT-2, highlighting the need for targeted trivalent vaccination and enhanced farmer education.

Cite This Study

Geleto et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Foot and mouth disease (FMD) (n=384). An overall FMD seroprevalence of 27.08% was recorded in cattle in the East Bale Zone, Ethiopia, with adult age, poor body condition, and mixed herding practices significantly increasing the risk.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e866616e0dea528ddead21https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05496-7
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