Prevalence of Peste des Petits Ruminants in Goat at Upizalla Veterinary Hospital, Pirojpur Sadar, Bangladesh

Authors : Sonnet Poddar, Tuli Dey, Jabin Sultana, Salma Akter, Md. Alauddin

Pages : 5-8

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Publication Date : 2018-04-30

Article Type : Research

Abstract :Objective:  The study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Peste des Petits Ruminants in different breed of goats based on age, sex, seasonal variation and vaccination status at Upazilla Veterinary Hospital, Pirojpur Sadar, Bangladesh during the period from January, 2015 to December, 2015. Materials and Methods:  Total 319 cases of different breed of goats were recorded in which 43 (13.48%)   were infected by Peste des Petits Ruminants. The diagnosis of Peste des Petits Ruminants was performed based on clinical history, clinical signs and some laboratory techniques. The major clinical signs were high fever, nasal discharge, rapid breathing, mouth lesions and bloody diarrhea.  Results:  The prevalence was highest in Black Bengal goat (6.90%) compare to Jamunapari (3.76%) and crossbreds (2.82%). Female goats were more susceptible (60.47%) than the male goats (39.53%). 5 months to 11 months aged goats showed highest prevalence (48.84%) followed by 1 to 3 years aged goats (27.91%) and 0 to 4 months aged goats (23.26%). In winter season, the prevalence was highest (55.81%) compare to summer (25.58%) and rainy season (18.60%). The non-vaccinated goats were more susceptible (90.91%) than the vaccinated goats (9.09%). Conclusion:  Those prevalence of Peste des Petits Ruminants in different breed of goats based on age, sex, seasons and vaccination will help clinician to know the occurrence of Peste des Petits Ruminants in this area and will help them to take proper preventive measures.
Keywords : Prevalence, Peste des Petits Ruminants, Upazilla Veterinary Hospital, goat