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At the core of Odisha, India, respiratory illnesses loom large over communities dependent on goat rearing, endangering their livelihoods and economic stability. This research explores the frequency, consequences, and origins of these incapacitating respiratory conditions in Ganjam goats, aiming to untangle the intricacies of this health issue and lay the groundwork for successful prevention and control measures. In detail the present research, involving 32 affected Ganjam goats out of 880 animals, aimed to assess prevalence, clinical manifestations, hemato-biochemical alterations, and pathological changes linked to respiratory diseases. Ganjam goats had 3.64% respiratory disease prevalence, with higher rates in females (59.4%) than males (40.6%). Winter had the highest occurrence (68.75%), and kids were most affected (31.25%). Clinical signs included dullness, depression, nasal discharge, anorexia, pyrexia, lachrymation, coughing, sneezing, tachycardia, tachypnea, and peracute mortality. Elevated neutrophil and monocyte levels, along with decreased lymphocyte and eosinophil values, were observed. Biochemical parameters (total protein, globulin, A/G ratio) were below normal, and SGPT values increased. Significant variations in serum glucose, albumin, A/G ratio, and SGOT values were noted by age. Gross examination revealed dehydrated, pale animals with congested organs. Histopathology indicated various abnormalities, and microbiological analysis identified specific bacteria which were further confirmed by PCR analysis to be P. multocida.
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All the authors would like to acknowledge the respective institution and funding agencies for their support. A.P.A. would like to acknowledge the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on goat improvement (Ganjam field unit) & authorities of Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar for the facilities provided.
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Hota, P., Acharya, A.P., Mishra, C. et al. Investigating respiratory health challenges in Ganjam goats: An in-depth study in Odisha, India. Proc.Indian Natl. Sci. Acad. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43538-024-00285-y
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