Molecular Identification of Capripox in Kanni and Kodi Goat Breed of Virudhunagar Distt. of Tamil Nadu

Author: M.S. Murugan, V. Palanichamy, M. Prabhu, S. Malmarugan and R. Durairajan

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Abstract

Investigated a capripox infection occurred in organized native breed goat farm in a village named Chennelkulam, Virdhuanagar District. A flock, 240 native breed of male goats aged between 6-8 months rearing for intensively meat purpose. A small number of goats were get affected without any mortality. Scab materials was collected from affected goats and processed for nucleic acid extraction and subjected to PCR and it was confirmed as capripox viral genome. Ailing animals were treated and it gave un event full recovery. In addition this finding clearly highlights the native breed also susceptible to capri pox without mortality

Keywords

capripox, Kanni Goat, Kodi Goat, Tamil Nadu

Conclusion

The investigation focused on a capripox infection in a native breed goat farm Virdhunagar District. The farm housed a flock of 240 bucks, aged between 6-8 months, primarily reared for meat. A small portion of the goat population showed signs of infection, although there were no reported fatalities. Scab material were collected and found positive for capripox viral genome by PCR assay. Affected animals were treated, resulting in full recovery without complications. This finding underscores the susceptibility of native goat breeds to capripox infection, even in the absence of mortality

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M.S. Murugan, V. Palanichamy, M. Prabhu, S. Malmarugan and R. Durairajan (2024). Molecular Identification of Capripox in Kanni and Kodi Goat Breed of Virudhunagar Distt. of Tamil Nadu. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 16(4): 184-187.