ORF IN GOAT

ORF in Goat

Contagious ecthyma (ORF) is a highly contagious disease of sheep and goats caused by a Parapoxvirus under the Poxviridae family, characterized by proliferative and often self-limiting lesions on the lips, oral mucosa, and around the nostrils.

How to Diagnose

  1. In affected goats, severe crust surrounds the muzzle and lesions spread to the nostrils, causing difficulty eating.

    Severe crusting around muzzle

  2. Ulcers appear over the tongue and gums.

    Ulcers on tongue and gums

  3. Secondary bacterial infections can lead to mortality.

    Secondary infection complications

  4. Kids are severely affected in ORF.

    Kids severely affected

Type of Samples

From ailing goats: blood and scrapings.

Laboratory Tests

  • Serology – ELISA.
  • Isolation of virus.
  • PCR.

Whom To Contact

1) Local Veterinarian Officer / Field Assistant.

2) NERDDL, AH & Vety Khanapara, ADMaC Core Lab, AAU.

a) Dr. N. N. Barman

Email: nnbarman@gmail.com

Mob: 09435558788

b) Dr. Abhijit Deka

Email: docabhijit93@gmail.com

Mob: 09864531247

What will you do

  1. Infection may spread through direct contact with affected goats.
  2. Separate the affected ones from the healthy.
  3. Inform the nearest Veterinary Officer / Field Assistant.
  4. Send appropriate samples via Veterinary Doctor / Field Assistant to the nearest diagnostic laboratory / ADMaC Core Lab-I, Khanapara for confirmation.
  5. In case of mortality, bury carcasses in a 5–6 ft deep pit with sufficient common salt, washing soda, or bleaching powder.
  6. Keep farm surroundings clean.
  7. Regularly vaccinate the herd as per schedule.