Swine pox has been reported from different parts of the world (Olufemi et al, 1981) including India. It is a contagious viral disease characterized by fever and development of skin eruptions (Anthony and Lewis, 1961). In India, outbreak of swinepox have been reported by Tewari and Goyal (1974) and Manickam and Mohan (1987). In some outbreaks, the mortality rate in young suckling piglets may be heavy but older animals seem to suffer mildly (Manickam and Mohan, 1987). Outbreaks usually accompany infestation with the pig louse (Haematopinus suis). The present paper reports clinico-pathological changes and management of outbreak of swine pox.
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机译:世界上包括印度在内的不同地方都有猪痘的报道(Olufemi等,1981)。它是一种具有传染性的病毒性疾病,其特征是发烧和皮肤爆发(Anthony and Lewis,1961)。在印度,Tewari和Goyal(1974)以及Manickam和Mohan(1987)报道了猪痘的爆发。在某些疫情中,幼小乳猪的死亡率可能很高,但年纪较大的动物似乎受了轻度折磨(Manickam和Mohan,1987)。暴发通常伴随猪虱(Haematopinus suis)的侵染。本文报道了猪痘的临床病理变化和管理。
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