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Incidence of Clinical Diseases and Disorders in Goats at Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute

Md. Nuruzzaman Munsi
Goat and Sheep Production Research Division, Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI), Savar, Dhaka- 1341, Bangladesh

Md. Ershaduzzaman
System Research Division, Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI), Savar, Dhaka-1341, Bangladesh

Sonia Akther
Goat and Sheep Production Research Division, Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI), Savar, Dhaka- 1341, Bangladesh

Md. Mamunur Rahman
Conservation and improvement of native sheep through community and commercial farming project, Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI), Savar, Dhaka-1341, Bangladesh

Md. Habibur Rahman
Goat and Sheep Production Research Division, Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI), Savar, Dhaka- 1341, Bangladesh

Mohammad Mojibur Rahman
Upazila Livestock Officer (leave/deputation/training reserve post) and PhD fellow, Department of Livestock Services (DLS), Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The current study was performed to determine the incidence and trends of clinical diseases and disorders in Black Bengal and Jamnapari goats in order to design a set of strategies to be applied for the prevention and control of these problems in this farm. A total of 739 Black Bengal and 285 Jamnapari goats at BLRI goat research farm, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh were included under this study. The study was performed out during the period from January 2012 to December 2014. Diagnoses and records of clinical diseases and disorders were based on pertinent clinical history, clinical findings and laboratory tests. The major clinical diseases and disorders were determined pneumonia (37.44%), diarrhoea (21.22%), lameness (3.01%), mange (2.99%), malnutrition (2.82%), contagious ecthyma (1.93%) and fever (1.85%). In case of seasons, the highest incidence was found during rainy season (2.26%) followed by winter (5.85%) and summer (4.25%); whereas in respect of age groups, the highest incidence was found in growing goat (26.14%) followed by adults (12.15%) and kids (10.93%). So, we may conclude that although some diseases and disorders occurred in the BLRI sheep research farm, the incidence were not high. In addition, on the basis of these findings measures should be taken for further prevention of such diseases and manifestations.

Keywords: Incidence; Clinical diseases and disorders; Goats; Breed; Age

Location: BLRI goat research farm, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-01-2012

End Date: 00-12-2014

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Goat

Objectives:

To determine the incidence and trends of clinical diseases and disorders in Black Bengal and Jamnapari goats in order to design a set of strategies to be applied for the prevention and control of these problems in BLRI farm.

Methodology:

Study area, animals andperiod- The study was carried out on 1024 goats at BLRI goat research farm, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The study work was conducted during the period from January 2012 to December 2014. The study period was divided into three seasons viz. summer (March to June), rainy season (July to October) and winter (November to February) on the basis of local climatic conditions. Deworming, dipping and vaccination of the animals- The goat of this farm were regularly dewormed (Endex, A-mectin plus) at three months interval, whereas dipping (0.05% malathion) was implemented once in every month. The vaccination against PPR and tetanus was performed once in a year on regular basis in this farm. Diseases/disorders diagnosis and data recording- The clinical history, clinical findings and relevant laboratory tests (Mc master, ELISA, Gram’s staining, direct smear method) were considered for the diagnoses of diseases and disorders. The data were recorded properly in a particular register. Data analysis-The data were analysed by using SPSS software version 12 (SPSS, Inc., Chicago, IL, USA) to determine the incidence of clinical diseases/disorders.

Source of Information: Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. 2018, 4 (4), 351-361; ISSN 2411-4472 (Print) 2412-5571 (Online)

Article Link (Online Journal): doi: 10.3329/ajmbr.v4i4.40107

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Achievement/Findings:

The overall average incidence of major clinical diseases and disorders recorded during clinical examination of sick animals (goats) at BLRI goat research farm, Savar, Dhaka Bangladesh were diarrhoea (5.18%), malnutrition (2.85%), lameness (1.93%), pneumonia (1.02%), alopecia (0.88%), tapeworm infection (0.81%) and fever (0.51%). Thus, we can concluded that although some diseases and disorders took place in the BLRI goat research farm, the incidence were very low and most of the infectious diseases did not occur because of proper management of the farm particularly regular deworming, dipping and vaccination. Moreover, on the basis of these findings measures should be taken for further prevention of such diseases and disorders.

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