Brucella abortus is a Gram-negative, facultative intracellular bacterium that primarily targets cattle and serves as a major etiological agent of . This zoonotic disease is a critical global concern, causing significant economic losses in the livestock industry and posing a persistent public health threat to humans. While some countries have successfully eradicated the pathogen, it remains endemic in regions including Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and parts of Asia. Impact on Livestock
Contagious abortion, often occurring in the last trimester of pregnancy, is the most common sign. abortus
Reduced milk production and the birth of weak calves further compound agricultural losses. Brucella abortus is a Gram-negative