Abstract
Aim: The present study was conducted to determine the approximate prevalence, distribution and different types of ocular disorders in domestic animals. Material and Methods: A retrospective study of ocular affections in domestic animals was conducted at referral veterinary polyclinic, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar from January 2002 to December 2011. The data obtained were analysed after calculating percent of distribution. Results: Totally 799 animals were affected among which Canines and Equines were most commonly affected, followed by Cattle, Buffaloes, Caprines, Felines, Avian and lab animals. Among the disease conditions corneal opacity showed higher incidence and the Caprines and buffaloes were the most affected. Equines and canines highly affected by ocular setariasis and traumatic injury respectively. Cataract incidences were high in spitz breed and cherry eye affect mostly the Neapolitan mastiff. As per age mostly animals of more than 5 years were affected except in Caprines, ages between 1to 5 years were most commonly affected. Left side of the eye was most commonly affected than the right side and fewer incidences were noted in both sides of the eye. Sex wise distribution showed increased incidences of eye diseases in male canines and equines and, female cattle, buffaloes and caprines. Conclusion: Based on this study we concluded that traumatic injury and ocular setariasis are more common in Canines and Equines respectively.
Highlights
Due to lack of awareness among the farmers and clinicians, the ocular problems in domestic animals are getting worsen day by day
A study was conducted among the domestic animals which were treated for eye disorders in the referral clinic of Indian veterinary research institute, Izatnagar during the period of 10 years from January 2002 to December 2011
This study revealed importance of the diagnosis and seriousness of the eye disorders
Summary
Due to lack of awareness among the farmers and clinicians, the ocular problems in domestic animals are getting worsen day by day. It is not easy to diagnose them in earlier cases with the naked eyes. In order to diagnose the eye disorders, we need much more facilities. The impairment of vision caused by these diseases in working animals, pets and performing animals causes a greater economic loss to the farmers and indirectly to the society. A detailed study is needed to diagnose and treat the eye disorders promptly [1,2]. The objective of the study was to record the prevalence and document the types of eye defects in population of different domestic animals which are commonly encountered in the polyclinics. This study brings to light the darker part of the ocular affections in domestic animals, which remains unnoticed
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