Identification and Ranking of Ruminants Disease of Economic Importance in Plateau State, Nigeria

The economic burden of livestock diseases and inadequate veterinary services across the length breadth Nigeria reiterates importance sustained animal disease surveillance for sustainable prevention control diseases. This study was conducted with a view to identify rank ruminants that are in Plateau State. Basic descriptive analysis performed, result expressed frequencies percentages. revealed Foot mouth 25.2% is most predominant affects cattle state. While Peste des petits 41.54% tick infestation 34.3% mostly affect sheep goats, respectively. also established Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia 33.6% 43.2% major responsible mortality small ruminants, Most importantly, this practice self-administration medications by pastorals treatment their sick animals, as such need enlighten farmers on correct diagnosis, cost-effective regimen consultation professionals healthcare delivery value chain were discussed..