Outbreaks of Kerato-conjunctivities in sheep


Citation

Mohd Jaafar Abdullah, . Outbreaks of Kerato-conjunctivities in sheep. pp. 67-70. ISSN 9128-2506

Abstract

Five outbreaks of kerato-conjunctivitis were observed in local sheep in the state of Kelantan in the 18 month period from January 1986 to June 1987. The clinical signs observed were lethargy anorexia unilateral or bilateral lacrimation photophobia blepharospasm mucopurulent eye discharge corneal opacity central hypopyon and ulceration. The average prevalence was found to be 41 percent and 17 animals died from a total of 836 sheep. Four areas were affected; one each in Gua Musang and Machang and two in Rantau Panjang. In two of the five outbreaks Moraxella lacunata and Moraxella sp. Were isolated. A systemic broad spectrum antibiotic was found to be useful in arresting and controlling the disease.


Download File

Full text available from:

Abstract

Five outbreaks of kerato-conjunctivitis were observed in local sheep in the state of Kelantan in the 18 month period from January 1986 to June 1987. The clinical signs observed were lethargy anorexia unilateral or bilateral lacrimation photophobia blepharospasm mucopurulent eye discharge corneal opacity central hypopyon and ulceration. The average prevalence was found to be 41 percent and 17 animals died from a total of 836 sheep. Four areas were affected; one each in Gua Musang and Machang and two in Rantau Panjang. In two of the five outbreaks Moraxella lacunata and Moraxella sp. Were isolated. A systemic broad spectrum antibiotic was found to be useful in arresting and controlling the disease.

Additional Metadata

[error in script]
Item Type: Article
AGROVOC Term: Sheep
AGROVOC Term: Keratoconjunctivitis
AGROVOC Term: Animal diseases
AGROVOC Term: Disease outbreak
AGROVOC Term: Aetiology
AGROVOC Term: Clinical examination
AGROVOC Term: Disease symptoms
AGROVOC Term: Anorexia
AGROVOC Term: Bacterial flora
AGROVOC Term: Moraxella
Depositing User: Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 00:54
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/8920

Actions (login required)

View Item View Item