Practices of Pig Farmers and Porcine Salmonella occurrence in Nasarawa State

Authors

  • Mugla Salma Maichibi
    Bacteriology Division, National Veterinary Research Institute Vom, PO Box 01, Jos South, Plateau State, Nigeria; Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Lafia, PMB 146, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
  • Aleruchi Chuku
    Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Lafia, PMB 146, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
  • Olukayode Olubenga Orole
    Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Lafia, PMB 146, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
  • Chidinma Ejike-Okongwu
    Bacteriology Division, National Veterinary Research Institute Vom, PO Box 01, Jos South, Plateau State, Nigeria
  • Abdulrahman Hussaini Musa
    Bacteriology Division, National Veterinary Research Institute Vom, PO Box 01, Jos South, Plateau State, Nigeria
  • Aaron Aliyu
    Bacteriology Division, National Veterinary Research Institute Vom, PO Box 01, Jos South, Plateau State, Nigeria

Keywords:

Nasarawa State , Pig farmers , Porcine Salmonella

Abstract

Abstract

Farming practices such as the use of antibiotics, feed and feed additives, housing as well as biosecurity measures are important factors leading to spread and persistence of infectious agents and pathogens in farms, environment and transmission of infectious agents to humans. The aim of this study was to assess pig farmers practices and the occurrence of Porcine Salmonella in Nasarawa State of Nigeria. A total of 637 farmers were assessed across the tree agro-ecological zones of the State comprising of 13 local government areas using structured questionnaires alongside 637 fecal samples collected from pigs to determine the association between management practices, Biosecurity practices and general hygiene vis-a-vis Salmonella occurrence. The fecal samples were subjected to culture and isolation methods as described by ISO 6579: +A1:2007.  Data from questionnaire responses were subjected to multivariate logistic regression analysis using Epi info version 7.2 to ascertain the risk factors. The study recorded Porcine Salmonella occurrence and observed gaps in knowledge and best farm practices such as farm sanitation practices, biosecurity measures, unhygienic containment methods, feed and water administration promoting the occurrence of Porcine Salmonella. A coordinated One-Health approached is recommended in order to curtail Salmonella transmission and safeguarding the environment from contamination and the health of pig farmers of Nasarawa State.

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2025-07-07

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Practices of Pig Farmers and Porcine Salmonella occurrence in Nasarawa State. (2025). Lafia Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, 3(2), 79-85. https://doi.org/10.62050/ljsir2025.v3n2.582

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Volume 3, Issue 2 (October, 2025), Lafia Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research (LJSIR)

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Practices of Pig Farmers and Porcine Salmonella occurrence in Nasarawa State. (2025). Lafia Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, 3(2), 79-85. https://doi.org/10.62050/ljsir2025.v3n2.582

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