A comparative study of alternative treatments of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in sheep and goat

Abstract

A combination of husbandry and medical management was attempted in controlling an outbreak of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in sheep and goat. The animals were randomly grouped into four. Warmth at night and supplementary grain/concentrate feeding were provided for all the animals. Animals in group A, treated with Tylosin®, 1.5% Levamisole® and Vitamin B complex® had survival rate of 12.5% and 25% for goats and sheep respectively. Animals in group B, treated with Tridioxin®, 1.5% Levamisole® and Vitamin B complex® also had survival rate of 12.5 % and 25% for goats and sheep respectively. Animals in group C treated with Tylosin®, Tridioxin®, 1.5% Levamisole® and Vitamin B complex® had 25% and 66.7% survival rate for goats and sheep respectively. All untreated animals in group D died. The clinical response in this study is fair and may be applied in management when Tissue Culture Rinderpest Vaccine is not available.


Key words: Sheep, Goat, PPR, Alternative treatment.


(Af J of Livestock Extension: 1; 2002; pp.1-4)