An Abattoir Based Histopathological Survey of Pulmonary Pathology in Small Ruminants
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Date
2019-02
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Pashupati Foundation India
Abstract
Considering importance in epidemiological studies, the present investigation was conducted to find out the
prevalence of various pulmonary lesions in small ruminants. Out of 110000 animals under the study, two
hundred and forty-seven ovine and caprine cases showed different types of pulmonary disorders including
Jaagsiekte (n=23, 9.32%), Maedi (n=37, 14,98%), bronchopneumonia (n=182, 73.68%) and other
miscellaneous conditions (n=5, 2.02%). The various types of bronchopneumonia observed in the present
study includes chronic, serofibrinous, suppurative, interstitial and eosinophilic bronchopneumonia. The
chronic bronchopneumonia (CBP) found more common in small ruminants showing extensive fibrosis of
pulmonary parenchyma. In conclusion, the present study revealed bronchopneumonia as a predominant
pulmonary disorder in small ruminants followed by Maedi and Jaagsiekte.
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TNV_IJLR_2019_9(2)335-341
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Veterinary Science