Vol. 12, Issue 6 (2023)

Author(s):
Siddheshwar Tandale, Milind Meshram, Kavita Khillare, Prashant Mhase, Chandrashekhar Mote and Sameer Jadhav

Abstract:
This study investigated the therapeutic management of contagious ecthyma (CE) in young goats. Clinical symptoms, prevalence rates, and treatment outcomes were analyzed. Fifty goats from different regions exhibited symptoms of CE, including scab lesions, elevated body temperatures, anorexia, weakness, and dehydration. The overall prevalence of CE was 36%, with the highest prevalence in the Beed region (62.5%). PCR analysis confirmed 18 positive cases out of 50 samples collected. CE was found to be more prevalent in kids under 4 months and bucks, with a peak during the rainy season. Hematological and biochemical analyses revealed specific changes in affected goats. Treatment trials using Amoxicillin, Aciclovir, or a combination of both showed zero mortality rates and varying recovery rates. The group treated with Aciclovir at a dose rate of 10 mg/kg in combination with Amoxicillin demonstrated the highest recovery rate. The study concluded that Aciclovir was the most effective treatment for CE in goats.