Vol. 11, Issue 12 (2022)

The present study was undertaken to know the prevalence and classification of anaemia in goats presented to the Veterinary clinical complex, Veterinary College, Bidar over the period of August 2020 to July 2021. Detailed signalment, clinical examination and laboratory investigation were carried out to find the underlying aetiology of anaemia in goats. Anaemia was diagnosed and classified based on the clinical examination of mucus membrane and haemoglobin concentration. The overall prevalence of anaemia in goat in Bidar was found to be 36.65 per cent. Anaemia was highly prevalent in August month. Less than 6 months of age group goats were more Anaemic followed by 7-12 months, 25 months and above and least prevalence in 13-24 months age. Female goats were more Anaemic compared to males. Osmanabadi goats were more Anaemic followed by non-descript goats and other specific breeds. Anaemia was more prevalent in monsoon followed by winter, summer, and least in the post-monsoon season. The aetiological study revealed that ectoparasites were the primary cause followed by endo-parasites, mixed parasites, enteric protozoa, nutritional deficiency, and the least was due to haemo-protozoa. Moderate anaemia was more prevalent compared to severe anaemia in goats.