Abstract
Objective : The objective of this study was to examine the newly arrived pure breed sheep considering antibody against some diseases and immunization of the animal against endemic diseases of hosting area according to species. Materials and methods : A total of 42 pure exotic breed of sheep, originated from Australia namely Parendale (n=14), Suffolk (n=13) and Dorper (n=15), imported by the Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI) were used in this study. Before shifting the animals to sheep farm, 1-month quarantine was done in an isolated shed by following step by step technique; first week was used for close observation, second week for immunization of animal against endemic diseases, third week for monitoring and observation against immunization, and the fourth week was used for determination of animal health status and immunity level. On day 1 and 2, the sheep remained at full rest along with supplied habituated feed, saline and drinking water. On day 3, fecal sample was collected from all animals to measure parasitic load. On day 4, blood and oculo-nasal discharge samples were collected to detect blood protozoa, peste des petits ruminants (PPR), foot and mouth disease (FMD) and other infectious zoonotic diseases like anthrax, brucellosis and tuberculosis. In the second week, immunization was done against PPR, FMD and hemorrhagic septisemia (HS) at two days interval. Farm biosecurity and biosafety for the workers and officers was maintained according to standard guideline. In the third week, the animals continued to be under close observation. On day 29, the antibody level produced due to vaccination was measured. Results: Parasitic load was found to be very low, and blood protozoa, PPR, FMD, anthrax, brucellosis and tuberculosis were negative. The antibody titer was detected at the acceptable level in sheep on day 29. The quarantine committee decided that the sheep were ready to transfer to the farm along with some recommendations. After completion of 1-month quarantine period, all sheep could not transmit any diseases in Bangladesh. Conclusion: Quarantine is mandatory for entering any new animal in a new area that gives the outline of different new diseases. It also acts as radar of exotic disease in a country. So, this quarantine technique serves the purpose for livestock owners effectively. http://doi.org/10.5455/javar.2018.e249
Highlights
Quarantine is derived from the Italian word Quaranta giorni, which means forty days
Bangladesh Animal and Animal Product Quarantine Act2005 directs the control of animal diseases to improve public health and dictates what needs to be done to avoid the import of infectious disease via imported animals or animal products (AAPQ, 2005)
Blood sample was collected from the jugular vein of sheep to observe the presence of blood protozoa like Babesia spp., Anaplasma spp. and Theileria spp. though Giemsa’s staining method (Shayan and Rahbar, 2005; WHO, 2016) revealing no blood protozoa under microscope
Summary
Quarantine is derived from the Italian word Quaranta giorni, which means forty days. This is due to 40 days isolation of people before entering the city of Dubrovnik in Croatia between 1314 and 1359. Animal quarantine is the separation and restriction of animal movement to avoid transmissible diseases (Mackowiak and Sehdev, 2002). About 4 to 5 million cattle entered Bangladesh through border crossing, before the Eid-UlAzha. Buffaloes, sheep and goats are not usually imported to the country except for special purposes like high production performance and research. Bangladesh Animal and Animal Product Quarantine Act2005 directs the control of animal diseases to improve public health and dictates what needs to be done to avoid the import of infectious disease via imported animals or animal products (AAPQ, 2005)
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
