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Occurrence of Foot and Mouth Disease in Cattle in Magura District of Bangladesh

Md. Mostafijur Rahman
Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Babugonj, Barisal-8210, Bangladesh.

M.A. Jalil
Veterinary surgeon
District Veterinary Hospital, Dinajpur-5200, Bangladesh.

K.M. Mozaffor Hossain
Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh.

Khondoker Jahengir Alam
Department of Pathology and Parasitology, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Babugonj, Barisal-8210, Bangladesh.

Resalatus Salam
DMRF Dental Laboratory, Mirpur -1, Dhaka -1216, Bangladesh

Md. Ahsanur Reza
Department of Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Babugonj, Barisal- 8210, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The occurrence of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in cattle of Magura district, Bangladesh was studied. The study was performed at the Upazila Veterinary Hospital, Magura Sadar, Magura, Bangladesh, during the period from July 2012 to June 2013. A total of 221 suspected cases were examined among them 83 cases were FMD. The prevalence of FMD was 37.56%. The adult cattle (46.98%) were more susceptible compared to young (18.07%) and old (34.94%). There was significant seasonal variation in the occurrence of FMD (P<0.05) in the study area. The occurrence of FMD was higher in November (27.71). The male cattle (59.04%) were more susceptible than female cattle (40.96%). A higher prevalence (63.86%) of FMD was observed in indigenous breeds than the crossed breeds of cattle. The study demonstrated the high prevalence (37.56%) of FMD in cattle of Magura district which is highly advisable to take appropriate measures to control FMD in animals and humans.

Keywords: Foot and mouth disease, Prevalence, Occurrence, Age, Sex, Breed, Season.

Location: Upazila Veterinary Hospital, Magura Sadar of Magura district in Bangladesh.

Start Date: 00-07-2012

End Date: 00-06-2013

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Diseases, Cattle

Objectives:

To determine the occurrence of FMD in cattle at Magura district in Bangladesh.

Methodology:

The study was conducted at the Upazila Veterinary Hospital, Magura Sadar of Magura district in Bangladesh. A total number of 669 (among them 221 cases were infectious) cattle of different ages, the sex were examined, 83 cattle were infected with FMD. FMD has been diagnosed in calves and adult cattle on the basis of clinico-epidemiological determinants. The presence of fever and a vesicular eruption in the mouth and on the feet of the same animal with a history of the rapid spread of the disease in the bovine population were regarded as FMD. A pre-set questionnaire was filled containing various types of information regarding demographic (age. sex, breed) management, previous disease, and preventive measures during the examination. Some confusing skin diseases were differentiated from FMD using respective laboratory tests. However, FMD was diagnosed based on entirely clinical findings. Data recorded during sampling and laboratory findings were entered and stored in MS-Excel. The data were thoroughly screened for errors and properly coded before being subjected to statistical analysis using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 13.0 statistical software. The Pearson chi-square ((χ²) test was used to compare categorical data, and to evaluate the difference in prevalence between groups. All P values were based on a two-sided test of statistical significance. Significance was accepted at the level of P< 0.05.

Source of Information: International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences 2 (2015) 1- 4

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Achievement/Findings:

It can be concluded that the occurrence of FMD in cattle of Magura district is high and its association with a variation of the seasonal effect, age, sex, and breed of cattle is significant. Considering the fact and zoonotic importance appropriate preventive measures and control strategies should be taken to prevent this disease in this area

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