Rinderpest

Rinderpest
Rinderpest is an acute, highly contagious disease of cattle caused by a Morbillivirus. In its acute form it is characterised by inflammation and necrosis of mucous membranes and a very high mortality rate.
Susceptible species
Cattle and buffaloes are highly susceptible.There are some reports of sheep and goats in close contact with infected cattle becoming infected. However, clinical rinderpest in sheep and goats is considered rare.
Transmission
Infection is transmitted through secretions and excretions of infected animals through Direct and close indirect contact
Clinical findings:::
● Sudden onset of fever
● Depression and loss of appetite
● Watery discharges from the eyes and nose
● Loss of milk production
● Necrotic lesions on mucous membranes of the mouth nostrils and urogenital tract
● Respiratory difficulties
● Diarrhoea, faeces are profuse, dark, fetid and may contain mucus, blood and necrotic mucosa
● Dehydration, collapse and death
● Mortality rate 30-100%
 Diagnosis:::
● On the basis of signs and symptoms
● Laboratory tests include Elisa and virus neutralisation test.
Prevention/Control
● Vaccination
● Isolation of infected animals
● Control on movement
It is an eradicated disease FAO of UN declare the world free from rinderpest in 2011