Bluetongue (BTV) Disease
Bluetongue is an insect-borne, viral disease affecting sheep, cattle, deer, goats and camelids (camels, llamas, alpacas, guanaco and vicuña).The disease is caused by a virus belonging to the family Reoviridae.
Transmissions
Insect borne disease, biting midges are responsible
Clinical Findings
● Fever
● Haemorrhages of oral and nasal tissues
● Excessive Salivation
● Nasal discharge
● In acute cases Lips and tongue swollen
● Lameness due to cuticle swelling above hoof
● Anorexia
● Emaciation
● Cynosis of tongue
Diagnosis
● On basis of clinical signs
● Laboratory tests include PCR, ELISA, AGID, CFT, VN
Treatment
● No specific treatment
● Antibiotics theraphy to control secondary infections
Prevention/ Control
● Quarantine
● Vaccination
● Isolation of sick animalshttps://loveprem1.blogspot.com/
● Controlling vector ie midges
Bluetongue is an insect-borne, viral disease affecting sheep, cattle, deer, goats and camelids (camels, llamas, alpacas, guanaco and vicuña).The disease is caused by a virus belonging to the family Reoviridae.
Transmissions
Insect borne disease, biting midges are responsible
Clinical Findings
● Fever
● Haemorrhages of oral and nasal tissues
● Excessive Salivation
● Nasal discharge
● In acute cases Lips and tongue swollen
● Lameness due to cuticle swelling above hoof
● Anorexia
● Emaciation
● Cynosis of tongue
Diagnosis
● On basis of clinical signs
● Laboratory tests include PCR, ELISA, AGID, CFT, VN
Treatment
● No specific treatment
● Antibiotics theraphy to control secondary infections
Prevention/ Control
● Quarantine
● Vaccination
● Isolation of sick animalshttps://loveprem1.blogspot.com/
● Controlling vector ie midges
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