AN OUTBREAK OF FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE IN AN ORGANIZED PIG FARM OF ASSAM
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Authors
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R.N. BORPUZARI
National Agricultural Innovation Project (Cornponent-2),
College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University
Khanapara campus, Guwahati-781 022, Assam
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J. DAS
National Agricultural Innovation Project (Cornponent-2),
College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University
Khanapara campus, Guwahati-781 022, Assam
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M. RAHMAN
National Agricultural Innovation Project (Cornponent-2),
College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University
Khanapara campus, Guwahati-781 022, Assam
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D. HAZARIKA
National Agricultural Innovation Project (Cornponent-2),
College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University
Khanapara campus, Guwahati-781 022, Assam
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M.R. SAIKIA
National Agricultural Innovation Project (Cornponent-2),
College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University
Khanapara campus, Guwahati-781 022, Assam
Abstract
ABSTRACT
In an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in an organized farm, out of 657
pigs, 534 (81.28 %) animals were affected and 17 died. The disease was confirmed as
FMD by Sandwich ELISA and serotype A of FMD virus was identified. By adopting scientific
managemental practices mortality rate could be restricted to 2.5 per cent. Of the 17 dead
animals, 15 animals were below 6 months and 2 were above 8 months of age. Higher case
fatality was recorded in the young animals which might be due to lack of immunity and
maturity of the immune system. Vaccination of pigs with cattle FMD vaccine was not found to
be useful.
Key words: Pig, FMD Outbreak, Organized farm, Mortality and Morbidity.
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