Serological detection and associated risk factors of foot and mouth disease in cattle in Bachok, Kelantan

Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease affecting cloven hoofed
animals, which can cause significant economic losses to the livestock industry. The aim of this
study was to detect seropositivity of FMD virus and determine the associated risk factors in
cattle in Bachok, Kelantan. A total of 30 blood samples were collected from three cattle farms in
Bachok, Kelantan, and the samples were tested using the Non-Structural Protein (NSP) Antibody
Rapid Test Kit. The results show that a total of 17 samples (56.67%) were found to be
seropositive. Age, sex, and source of the animal showed no significant association with FMD
infection in this dataset. This is likely due to uneven group distribution and limited sample size.
The use of the NSP rapid test kit provides an easy field detection, but confirmatory laboratory
testing is needed. In conclusion, this study demonstrated the presence of FMDV exposure in
cattle in Bachok, which needs proper control measures and continuous surveillance to prevent
potential outbreaks and economic losses.