Therapeutic Management of Chlamydiosis in Goat
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2023-04-03
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MAFSU, Nagpur
Abstract
Chlamydiosis is a contagious disease found in goats and it is zoonotic
importance. It has no outward manifestation, it goes undiagnosed in most
cases. The present study entitled “Therapeutic management of Chlamydiosis in goat” was carried out for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment of
Chlamydiosis in goats. The study was comprised of 150 animals from the
flocks having a history of abortion, stillbirths, and weak kids from the
Shirwal, Dahiwadi and Baramati regions of western Maharashtra. Samples
included were blood and serum from these animals.
Seroprevalence was evaluated using i-ELISA. Out of 150 animals 18
were found seropositive by i-ELISA and comprehensive prevalence was
found 12%. The highest prevalence was found in Dahiwadi i.e. 18%. Highest
prevalence was found in females (does) i.e.12.48%. Prevalence in age group
of 1-2 year was the highest i.e.15.38%. Anaemia was seen in 6 (33.33 %)
goats and PCV was subnormal in 6 (33.33%). Total erythrocyte count (TEC)
was elevated in 3 cases (16.66%). Leukocytopenia was found in 10 (55.55%)
cases. Neutrophilia and lymphocytopenia was observed in 12 goats (66.66%).
Animals found positive with i-ELISA were divided into 3 groups each having
6 animals. Group I was treated with Oxytetracycline @10mg/kg which is
conventionally used antibiotic, Group II was treated with Tylosin @10mg/kg
and Group III was treated with Meropenem @10mg/kg the latter two were
alternative antibiotics used for the treatment. Out of these 3 antibiotics used,
Meropenem showed the better results in mitigation of anti-chlamydial
antibodies than Tylosin and Oxytetracycline comparatively.
Hence, it can be suggested that Meropenem @10 mg/kg by IV routes
can be used as alternative antibiotic to treat Chlamydiosis in goats.