Vol. 9, Issue 5, Part E (2024)

Author(s): Pooja Dawar, Pushpendra Maravi, Srashty Singh, Jyoti, Pankaj Kumar Umar and Swapnil Maravi

Abstract: A lentivirus infection Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis Virus (CAEV) mostly affects goats, resulting in a chronic illness that progresses and causes pneumonia, mastitis, encephalitis, and arthritis. Belonging to the Retroviridae family, the virus is comparable to other lentiviruses, such as HIV in humans and the Maedi-Visna virus in sheep. Kids who consume contaminated milk or colostrum are the main carriers of the infection, though horizontal transmission by direct contact or contaminated equipment can also cause infection. Older goats usually show arthritic abnormalities, whereas younger goats are more likely to experience neurological problems. Because of lower output, higher veterinary expenses, and the requirement to cull affected animals, CAEV has a substantial financial impact on goat farming. Serological tests identifying antibodies, like ELISA, are typically used to confirm a diagnosis.