Kong et al Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences Vol. 6 (8), pp. 245-251, September 2016. ISSN: 2276-7770 Research Paper Manuscript Number: 082216135 (DOI: http://doi.org/10.15580/GJAS.2016.8.082216135) Seroprevalence of Brucella abortus in the Bamenda Municipal Abattoir of the Western Highlands, of Cameroon Anold Tatah Kong1,3*, Munji Victorine Nsongka2, Salome Mokabe Itoe3, Arnaud Touko Hako3, Isabelle Leinyuy2 1Department of Development Studies, Pan African Institute for Development – West Africa (PAID-WA) Buea P.O. Box 133, Buea, Cameroon. 2Institute of Agricultural Research for Development (IRAD) Bambui, North West Region, Cameroon. 3School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Catholic University Institute of Buea (CUIB) P.O. Box 563, Buea. Abstract Brucellosis is one of the most notorious and widespread zoonosis caused by Brucella abortus. It is of serious economic implications to the cattle industry and thus enormous financial losses to most countries. This study focused on it serological prevalence at the Nkwen main abattoir of Bamenda (Northwest region, Cameroon) from June to September 2013. Blood samples were collected from 198 cattle and the sera were screened using the competitive enzyme linked immuno sorbent assay (C-ELISA). Results showed a seroprevalence of 4.04% in the cattle population screened. A percentage of 4.40% of the 111 bulls and 3.45% of the 87 cows were recorded as infected. There was no evidence (P>0.05) of differences in sex on the seroprevalence of brucellosis in cattle. There was no association between brucella infection and age (P>0.05). About three percent of cattle were positive for those within (<5) age group with 5(4.67%) for those above 5 years of age. The two breeds commonly consumed in the area the Red and White Fulanie with the Red Fulani having a higher infection than the White Fulani (P<0.05). 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