Vol. 12, Special Issue 9 (2023)

Author(s):
PI Ganesan and G Sravani

Abstract:
The present study was carried out in an organized livestock farm at Jamdoli, Jaipur in Rajasthan state. The farm possesses 80 animals which include 24 cross bred cattle, 25Murrah buffaloes, 15 beetle and 16 Sirohi goats. A few animals in this farmboth in cattle and goats showed the clinical signs of anorexia, poor weight, low milk yield and abortions. Based on the history of the animals, a detailed investigation was done to rule out the etiological agents responsible for poor performances. Accordingly all the animals above 6 months were tested for tuberculosis by single intradermal test. Johne’s disease was tested both by johnin & ELISA & brucellosis was tested by Rose Bengal antigen test & by ELISA. The study showed 8.33% crossbred cattle, 8% Murrah buffaloes, & 6.45% goats were positives for tuberculosis. The tests for J.D collectively showed 12.5% cattle, 16% Murrah buffaloes& 19.35% goats as positives. Studies on brucellosis showed 12.5% crossbred cattle, 20% Murrah buffaloes & 12.9% goats as positives. Overall studies revealed 7.5, 16.25 & 15% of the farm animals were tested positive for tuberculosis, Johne’s disease & brucellosis respectively. The study indicated the prevalence status of the farm for tuberculosis, J.D & for brucellosis.