Valerie Allendorf
(Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Greifswald - Insel Riems, Germany)
As urbanization reshapes ecosystems, human-animal-environment interactions intensify, increasing zoonotic disease risks. This One Health study investigates a key interface: a Nigerian abattoir during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Combining ethnography with semi-structured interviews, and biological sampling of livestock, dogs, and small mammals, we explored zoonotic transmission pathways. Fieldwork in both rainy and dry seasons (2022) revealed the abattoir as a densely shared space, where seasonal rhythms shape interaction intensity. While no SARS-CoV-2 RNA was detected, antibodies were found in cattle, goats, sheep, dogs, and shrews, with notably higher seroprevalence during the rainy season—suggesting prior cross-species exposure shaped by environmental and behavioural dynamics. Our findings underscore the critical role of abattoirs as multispecies hubs and highlight the value of integrating qualitative and serological data in zoonotic surveillance. Strengthening interdisciplinary strategies in such high-contact settings is essential to mitigating emerging health threats and enhancing resilience across species.
Keywords
One Health, abattoir, Nigeria, livestock, anthropology, urbanization, SARS-CoV-2, wildlife
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OHS25-55
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| Professional Status of the Speaker |
Postdoc
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| Junior Scientist Status |
No, I am not a Junior Scientist.
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Hellena Debelts
(Robert Koch-Institut, Berlin, Germany)
Valerie Allendorf
(Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Greifswald - Insel Riems, Germany)
Olayinka Asala
(National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria)
Ebere Roseann Agusi
(National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria)
Ismaila Shittu
(National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria)
Oluyemi Ogunmolawa
(National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria)
Judith Bakam
(National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria)
Bitrus Inuwa
(National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria)
Jeremiah Ijomanta
(National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria)
Joshua Seyi Oyetunde
(National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria)
Chinonyerem Chinyere
(National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria)
Austine Elah
(Department of Veterinary Services Federal Capital Territory Administration, Abuja, Nigeria)
David Oludare Omoniwa
(University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria)
Klaas Dietze
(Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Greifswald - Insel Riems, Germany)
Adeponle Adeoye
(Redeemer's University, Ede, Nigeria)
Chinwe Lucia Ochu
(Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Abuja, Nigeria)
Anja Globig
(Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Greifswald - Insel Riems, Germany)
Almudena Mari-Saez
(Institut de Recherche pour le Développement Délégation Régionale Occitanie, Montpellier, France)
Clement Meseko
(National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria)
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