An out Break of Peste Des Petits Ruminants (ppr) in Goats in District Chitral, N.w.f.p., Pakistan
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An outbreak of Peste Des Petites Ruminants (PPR) was investigated in goat flocks in district Chitral, N.W.F.P., Pakistan in June 2006. History, postmortem findings and clinical signs of the disease being suggestive of Peste des Petits Ruminants. 23 serum samples and 09 occular and nasal swabs from the diseased animals were tested for the presence of Peste des Petits Ruminants antibodies and antigen through competitive and immuno-capture ELISA, respectively. Out of 23 serum samples 09 were found positive for PPR antibodies. Out of 09 occular and nasal swabs 03 were found positive for PPR antigen.PPR was confirmed for the first time in Chitral district of NWFP, in June 2006.following is a detailed description of the outbreak. History and general management practices, total exposure area and strategy aimed at bringing this important disease under control has been discussed in detail.
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