Veterinary University Training and Research Centre, Pudukkottai – 622 004, Tamil Nadu, India
*Corresponding Author: gobalg@rediffmail.com
Online published on 15 September, 2014.
Occurrence of Bluetongue in 4 flocks of sheep in Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu during the year 2003 was confirmed by AGID. The clinical signs observed were fever (41°C), bloody nasal discharge, ulcers in tongue and gums, wry neck and coronitis. 40% morbidity and 10% mortality were recorded. Isolation and treatment of sick animals resulted in recovery of normal health in the flock. Rain suspected to be a predisposing factor in this outbreak.
Bluetongue, Sheep, Clinical signs, Incidence
