학술논문
Influence of age, sex and season on morbidity and mortality pattern in goats under village conditions of Madhya Pradesh
Document Type
article
Source
Veterinary World, Vol 6, Iss 6.000, Pp 329-331 (2013)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0972-8988
2231-0916
04435974
2231-0916
04435974
Abstract
Aim: To study factors affecting morbidity and mortality pattern in goats in Chambal division of Madhya Pradesh under village conditions. Materials and Methods: The sampling scheme adopted during study was stratified three stage random sampling and data on 549 goats were recorded. Results: The overall morbidity and mortality rate was 20.58% and 10.20% respectively. Proportional mortality due to diarrhoea was highest (35.71%) followed by pneumonia (28.57%) and miscellaneous causes (12.5%). Pattern of morbidity in male and female was almost similar. Age of goats was the most important factor and accounted for 39.29%, 28.57% and 32.14% mortality in 0-3 month, 6-9 month and above 9 months, respectively. The effect of season on goat mortality was significant (p