Outbreak of PPR in an Organised Goat Farm in Theni District of Tamilnadu
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Date
2018
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TANUVAS
Abstract
A Peste des petits ruminant (PPR) is an acute, febrile, highly contagious and infectious disease of goats along with high
morbidity and mortality. The present study was conducted to determine the prevalence, clinical symptoms and response
to treatment in terms of breed, age, sex and vaccination status in PPR affected goats in an organized goat farm which
comprised of Kanniadu, Boer-Tellicherry cross and non descript (ND) breeds of goats in Theni District of Tamil Nadu.
Totally 180 goats were examined during the investigation period, of which 99 were affected with PPR. Based on detailed
history, clinical examination and symptoms the disease was diagnosed as PPR. The results revealed that ND goat was
more susceptible (63%) to PPR than Boer-Tellicherry crossbred (61%) and Kanniadu (43%). Young animals (4 to 12
months of age) were more prone (69%) to PPR than adult animals (40%) and kids (35%). Female goats were
proportionately more susceptible (56%) to PPR than male goats (53%). Non-vaccinated goats were more susceptible
(63%) to PPR than vaccinated goats (22%). Parenteral (I/M) use of Ceftiofur Sodium was clinically effective (92%).
Key words: Peste des petits ruminants (PPR), Goats, Breed, Age, Sex, Prevalence, Treatment
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TNV_RJCES_2018_6(2)64-67
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Veterinary Science