A Case Report of Contagious Ecthyma Associated with Myiasis in Salem Black Goat

Author: N. Karthikeyan and T. Geetha

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Abstract

A two years old Salem black doe was presented with the history of necrotic pustular lesions around the lips and commissure areas. Doe was administered with antibiotic, antihistaminic and topical application of boroglycerine for five days. Maggots were removed manually and anthelmintics and fly repellent spray instilled at the site of myiasis. Animal recovered uneventfully

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Orf, Goat, Fluoroquinolone

Conclusion

In conclusion, based on the current study, contagious ecthyma can easily spread from infected animals to other animals of the same flock and also to the animals of other flock while grazing when they are in contact with infected animals or indirect contact with infected materials. Treatment of contagious ecthyma with Inj. Enrofloxacin, Inj. Meloxicom and topical application of Boroglycerine showed an early full recovery of animal without any adverse reaction. Proper sanitary measures and disinfection practices are recommended to prevent and control the infections

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How to cite this article

N. Karthikeyan and T. Geetha (2025). A Case Report of Contagious Ecthyma Associated with Myiasis in Salem Black Goat. Biological Forum, 17(8): 43-44