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