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.
Isolated from the flock and standing at corners (Mild inactive)
Inactive and depressed with inappetance
Severe depression, unable to stand, extreme lethargy, dehydration
Pyrexia (High fever)
Watery to mucoid nasal discharge
Reddened eye with conjunctivitis
Mucopurulent discharge from nostrils
Mucopurulent discharge form nostrils with initiation of crust
Necrotic spots-pin-prick lesions
Ulcers (Dephtheritic plaques)- bran like deposit on oral mucosa and tongue. Peel of oral mucosa with haemorrhages
Necrotic spot-pin-prick lesions in buccal cavity and tongue
Necrotic spot-pin-prick lesions with Haemorrhage through out buccal cavity
Mild diarrhea
Watery diarrhea
Severe diarrhea with sailed hind quarters
Severe with soiled hind quarters plus blood mixed type
Pyrexia (High fever)
Watery to mucoid nasal discharge
Reddened eye with conjunctivitis
Necrotic spots-pin-prick lesions
Source: Dr. V. BALAMURUGAN, ICAR-NIVEDI, Bengaluru.
and
AICRP
