Species Affected Goats and sheep are most affected domestic animals. Clinical Signs Fever, nasal and ocular discharge, respiratory distress, necrotic lesions in buccal mucosa, gum, dental pad, palate, tongue and diarrhoea. Animals May die because of dehydration and pneumonia. Preventive Measures Vaccination of susceptible animals of above 3 months old age. Restriction on animal movement, strict bio security measures and proper disposal of carcass.
Source: Dr. V. BALAMURUGAN, ICAR-NIVEDI, Bengaluru. and AICRP