The nature of Brucellosis
Brucellosis is a highly contagious disease of cattle caused by a bacterium which spreads through animals coming into contact with infected female cattle, aborted foeti or discharged placental tissues and fluids. The disease can lead to an abortion storm amongst infected females and if it becomes established can lead to decreased milk yields, infertility, weak calves and serious financial loss. The disease is particularly dangerous to humans who come into contact with infected animals or material.
Brucellosis statistics (by year)
- Brucellosis disease statistics in Northern Ireland 2016
- Brucellosis disease statistics in Northern Ireland 2015
- Brucellosis disease statistics in Northern Ireland 2014
- Brucellosis disease statistics in Northern Ireland 2013
- Brucellosis disease statistics in Northern Ireland 2012
- Brucellosis disease statistics in Northern Ireland 2011
- Brucellosis disease statistics in Northern Ireland 2010
- Brucellosis disease statistics in Northern Ireland 2009
- Brucellosis disease statistics in Northern Ireland 2008
- Brucellosis disease statistics in Northern Ireland 2007