Serological survey of brucellosis in Benghazi cow project (Libya)

Sera were collected from 3753 cows in Benhazi cow project (Libya). The rose bengal, complement fixation and serum agglutination serological tests were employed to test these sera for evidence of brucellosis. The overall reactivity was detected in all (0.3%) cows. The prevalence of the highest reactors (1.0%) was in Abo Atney Dairy Station. In other dairy stations investigated the incidence of brucellosis ranged from zero to 0.3%.