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Capripoxvirus, an Emerging Threat to Sheep and Goat Husbandry in Himachal Pradesh


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1 Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Dr. G.C.Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, India
 

Capripoxvirus, belong to Poxviridiae family, cause highly contagious disease of sheep, goat and cattle. Sheep and goat husbandry, mostly migratory type, is practised by many farmers, which contribute significantly to their income. Sheep and goat pox infections are economically important diseases leading to short- and longterm losses to the farmers. A steep rise in sheep and goat pox outbreaks has been recorded in Himachal Pradesh in last few years, therefore, this review summarises recent advances in the epidemiology, pathology and diagnostics of sheeppox and goatpox diseases. This will be helpful in implementing improved disease management strategies in Himachal Pradesh.

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Capripoxvirus, Economic Burden, Goat, Sheep.
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Authors

Tania Gupta
Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Dr. G.C.Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, India
Vanita Patial
Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Dr. G.C.Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, India
Shivani Angaria
Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Dr. G.C.Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, India
Diksha Bali
Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Dr. G.C.Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, India
Mandeep Sharma
Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Dr. G.C.Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, India
Rajesh Chahota
Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Dr. G.C.Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, India

Abstract


Capripoxvirus, belong to Poxviridiae family, cause highly contagious disease of sheep, goat and cattle. Sheep and goat husbandry, mostly migratory type, is practised by many farmers, which contribute significantly to their income. Sheep and goat pox infections are economically important diseases leading to short- and longterm losses to the farmers. A steep rise in sheep and goat pox outbreaks has been recorded in Himachal Pradesh in last few years, therefore, this review summarises recent advances in the epidemiology, pathology and diagnostics of sheeppox and goatpox diseases. This will be helpful in implementing improved disease management strategies in Himachal Pradesh.

Keywords


Capripoxvirus, Economic Burden, Goat, Sheep.

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