Caseous lymphadenitis in goats from Borena Range Land South Ethiopia slaughtered at Luna Export Abattoir

Fikre, Zeru and Abraha, Gebregziabher Kahsay (2014) Caseous lymphadenitis in goats from Borena Range Land South Ethiopia slaughtered at Luna Export Abattoir. Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health, 6 (6). pp. 168-173. ISSN 2141-2529

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Abstract

A study was conducted on 400 goats in Luna Export Abattoir originated from district area of Borena Range land (that is Yabello and Negella) from November, 2008 to April, 2009 to estimate the prevalence of caseous lymphadenitis (CLA) in goats. Detail post mortem examination and bacteriology were applied to undertake this study. On the bases of post mortem and bacteriological results, the prevalence of caseous lymphadenitis was 15% (60/400), out of which 42 (70%), 13 (21.7%) and 5 (8.3%) were cutaneous form, visceral form and generalized form, respectively. There is statistical significance difference (P < 0.05) among the three age groups. The study revealed that as age increases the prevalence also increases. Statistical significant difference was also recorded between goats having poor and good body condition score (P < 0.05). Moreover, goats with poor body condition score seem to be more infected (24.7%) than those goats with good body condition (12.5%). In conclusion, this study has indicated the occurrence of CLA in high frequency in goats of Borena range land. Therefore, further extensive research should be conducted over all the country to determine prevalence and economic significance of the disease.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Journal Eprints > Biological Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 28 Apr 2023 04:41
Last Modified: 01 Nov 2023 04:55
URI: http://repository.journal4submission.com/id/eprint/1886

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