How can infection with brucellosis be prevented?
Elimination of the disease in domestic animals is the best prevention for brucellosis. Brucellosis control programs are based on vaccination and/or test-and-slaughter of infected animals. These programs have greatly reduced the incidence of animal disease in developed countries, and have resulted in a reduction in the number of human cases. Avoiding consumption of unpasteurized milk and dairy products and limiting exposure to infected domestic animals will prevent most human infections.
