Prevalence of Clostridium perfringens in sheep (Ovis aries) and goat (Capra hircus) populations across Asia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

IF 2.2 3区农林科学 Q1 VETERINARY SCIENCES

Research in veterinary science Pub Date : 2025-03-03 DOI:10.1016/j.rvsc.2025.105605

Wen-Xu Tan , Tong Ye , Qi-Man Zhang , Miao Zhang , Xiao-Tong Chen , Lu-Yao Tang , Meng-Ting Yang , Jing Jiang , Quan Zhao

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Abstract

South Asia, East Asia, and Southeast Asia have consistently been the regions with the highest prevalence of Clostridium perfringens in sheep and goats. Given the significant economic importance of sheep and goats in these regions and the potential threat posed by this pathogen, a thorough investigation of the prevalence of C. perfringens in sheep and goats throughout Asia is important to inform the development of robust and effective regulatory measures to prevent its spread among sheep and goats. In this study, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines to quantitatively estimate the prevalence of C. perfringens in sheep and goats. Through extensive searches of eligible studies in electronic databases, 29 studies were identified. The pooled prevalence estimate was 38.8 % (95 %CI: 30.9–46.9), with type A showing the highest prevalence. Additionally, the results of the subgroup analysis indicated that the prevalence of C. perfringens in sheep and goats varied based on factors such as age, sample type, sample size, vaccination status, and sampling time. These findings emphasise the need for vaccination and ongoing surveillance to mitigate the risk of C. perfringens-associated outbreaks.

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Research in veterinary science 农林科学-兽医学

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4.40

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4.20%

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312

审稿时长

75 days

期刊介绍： Research in Veterinary Science is an International multi-disciplinary journal publishing original articles, reviews and short communications of a high scientific and ethical standard in all aspects of veterinary and biomedical research. The primary aim of the journal is to inform veterinary and biomedical scientists of significant advances in veterinary and related research through prompt publication and dissemination. Secondly, the journal aims to provide a general multi-disciplinary forum for discussion and debate of news and issues concerning veterinary science. Thirdly, to promote the dissemination of knowledge to a broader range of professions, globally. High quality papers on all species of animals are considered, particularly those considered to be of high scientific importance and originality, and with interdisciplinary interest. The journal encourages papers providing results that have clear implications for understanding disease pathogenesis and for the development of control measures or treatments, as well as those dealing with a comparative biomedical approach, which represents a substantial improvement to animal and human health. Studies without a robust scientific hypothesis or that are preliminary, or of weak originality, as well as negative results, are not appropriate for the journal. Furthermore, observational approaches, case studies or field reports lacking an advancement in general knowledge do not fall within the scope of the journal.