Agricultural Research Management Information System

Home
Research Summary
Search
About Us
- ARMIS
- Brochure
Contact Us
Report
User Request
Data Input
Help
- Operation Manual
  - PDF
  - Video
- Program Area & Commodity
We have reached 37600 number of research entries at this moment.

- Logout

Research Detail

Home
Research
Detail

Prevalence of Foot and Mouth Disease at Chuadanga Sadar Upazilla in Bangladesh

M. G. Sorwar
Department of Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki-8602, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

M. A. Rahman
Department of Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki-8602, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

M. N. Hasan
Department of Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki-8602, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

S. Hossain
Department of Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki-8602, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

S. M. S. Islam
Upazilla Veterinary Hospital, Chuadanga Sadar, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

A study on clinical observation, management and complication of foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in cattle was carried out in Chuadanga sadar upazilla during 24 weeks period from July 2012 to January 2013. Clinical data were collected from 108 cattle of both sexes. The effect of season, breed, age, sex and purpose of keeping cattle on the incidence of the disease was analyzed. Seasonal variation of the disease was significant. Crossbred was found to be more susceptible than local breed. The prevalence of the disease was found significantly higher in male than female. The clinical prevalence of FMD increased in the month of November (31.48%). The prevalence of FMD in other months varies from 5-21%. Clinical observation of FMD affected cattle showed fever, anorexia, salivation and erosive lesion on oral mucosa and inter digital region of foot. Antibacterial drug could be recommended for clinical practice to control secondary bacterial infection in complicated FMD cases.

Keywords: Foot and mouth diseases, Prevalence, Cattle

Location: Upazilla veterinary hospital, Chuadanga

Start Date: 00-07-2012

End Date: 00-01-2013

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Cattle

Objectives:

The findings of this study also emphasis the formulation of more effective disease management and control strategies, including appropriate vaccination policies in Bangladesh.

Methodology:

The study was conducted in the upazilla veterinary hospital, Chuadanga, during the period from July 2012 to January 2013. A total of 108 cattle suffering with skin disease were examined. A pre-set questionnaire was filled containing various types of information regarding to age, sex, breed, management, previous disease and preventive measures during examination. The field diagnosis of this disease was confirmed based on clinical history collected from owner and clinical findings of the affected cattle according to Rahman et al. (2012). Inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation methods were used to examine the affected animal. To identify the case the following clinical signs were observed carefully such as high fever (104-106°F), nasal discharge, salivation, lesion on the dorsal surface of the tongue, foot lesion in the interdigital region. Secondary bacterial complication of FMD lesion may interfere with healing and lead to severe involvement of the deep structure especially the foot. Severely FMD affected cases were treated with antimicrobial drugs to control secondary bacterial infections. Some commercial antimicrobial drugs were used to evaluate for the management of clinical case of FMD (OIE, 2004). Statistical analysis- Data were analyzed by chi-square test to observe the significant influence of different seasons, sex, age and breeds on the disease using Statistical Package for Social Science, SPSS Version 13.0 (Coakes et al., 2006).

Source of Information: Bangl. J. Vet. Med. (2016). 14 (1): 43-46

Article Link (Online Journal): DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/bjvm.v14i1.28821

Funding Source:

1.

Budget:

Total Budget (Tk.) :

Achievement/Findings:

It could be concluded that cross-bred males are more susceptible than local breed. The prevalence of disease was found higher in adults than young. Seasonal variation of the disease was remarkable. The most animals affected with FMD were in rainy season, winter and during livestock marketing. A large number of cattle died of FMD and the financial loss incurred from this mortality. The economic losses due to calf mortality, reduced milk yield, draft power and poor body weight gain of fattening bull was seen. FMD is a fatal viral disease and causes severe economic loss of our country. Moreover, it has no specific treatment. So, vaccination is the only way to prevent the disease. Emphasis on vaccination should be given by the government and farmer also. Mutagenic change can occur thus vaccine production should be done by collecting sample from the field. If proper preventive measure can be taken we can reduce the economic loss caused by FMD.

Knowledge Management: Journal