Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence and hemato-biochemical manifestations of brucellosis in horses.
Serum samples were screened for Brucella antibodies by Rose Bengal plate test (RBPT) and serum agglutination test (SAT).
Blood samples were evaluated for hemato-biochemical parameters following standard procedures. Results indicated
seroprevalence of brucellosis 20.13 and 16.23% in horses by RBPT and SAT, respectively. Brucellosis does not lead to any
significant change in hematological and biochemical parameters in relation to age, sex, body condition and lactation except
few parameters. The values of erythrocyte sedimentation rate, neutrophil, basophil and alkaline phosphatase significantly
decreased in brucellosis positive animals as compared to healthy animals whereas lymphocytes and alanine aminotransferase
were in opposite order. It was concluded from the results that prevalence of brucellosis in horse population is of concern;
therefore, control measures should be opted so that its zoonotic threat is curtailed.
