Vol. 9, Special Issue 1 (2024)

Author(s): Mahaveer Suresha, Priyanka Karela, K Gururaj, Anju Chahar and Dilip Singh Meena

Abstract: An epidemiological study was conducted in Bikaner, Rajasthan to determine the prevalence of Enterotoxaemia in sheep. 100 sheep serum samples were collected from various locations within the district, and an indirect ELISA test revealed an overall seroprevalence of 20 percent. The study's results demonstrate that Enterotoxaemia is widespread in Bikaner district. To enable early detection among sheep and other vulnerable animal species, it is necessary to implement a year-round surveillance system. This is particularly important as some livestock owners tend to keep different animal species in one flock or herd, which can increase the risk of inter-species transmission of the disease.