Vol. 12, Issue 6 (2023)

Author(s):
Mahesh Kamble, Milind Meshram, Kavita Khillare, Uma Tumlam, Chandrashekhar Mote and Sameer Jadhav

Abstract:
This study aimed to assess the prevalence of Chlamydia abortus in goats from three different areas of western Maharashtra, India, with a focus on flocks with a history of abortion and weak offspring. Blood samples were collected from 150 goats for diagnosis using an iELISA test, and prevalence was evaluated based on area, sex, and age. Alterations in hematological and total protein values were estimated in seropositive goats, and DNA was extracted for PCR testing. Seropositive goats were then divided into three groups, each receiving a different antibiotic and supportive therapy for ten days. The study found that Meropenem @ 10mg/kg BW i/v was more effective in mitigating anti-chlamydial antibody titres in seropositive goats than Oxytetracycline @ 10mg/kg BW i/v and Tylosin @ 10mg/kg BW i/m. These findings suggest that Meropenem may be a promising treatment option for Chlamydia abortus infections in goats, although further research is needed to confirm these results.