Species Affected
Sheep
are
more
susceptible than go
ats.
Clinical Signs
Fever, swelling of face,
neck, eyelids respiratory
distress, nasal discharge,
Salivation, necrotic ulcers on
tongue, dental pad, gum, lips
hyperaemia of muzzle and
May
bleed
at
muco
-
cutaneous junction. Affected
tongue
May
become
swollen, cyanotic and
purple
blue in colour
–
‘blue
tongue’.
Preventive Measures
Vector control using
insecticides and good
water
management.
Vaccination
of
susceptible
animals
preferably in the month
of
May
. Do not shear
sheep
during
winter months. Restriction in
animal
movement,
segregation of
affected
animals
and
symptomatic treatment.
Strict
bio
security
measures.
Source: AICRP Bangalore