Occurrence of Gid Diseases in Goats in Shalikha Upazilla Veterinary Hospital, Magura, Khulna

Abstract

Gid, also known as caenurosis, coenuriasis or sturdy, is a parasitic infection that develops in the intermediate hosts of some tapeworm species (Taenia multiceps). It is caused by the coenurus, the larval stage of these tapeworms. The disease occurs mainly in Goat, sheep and other ungulates, but occasionally can occur in humans by accidental ingestion of tapeworm eggs. Poor nutrition, poor management, poor breeding policies, lack of regular deworming are the risk factors of Gid disease. Mortality increased and fertility was inhibited. This disease causes huge economic losses of the farmer. The present study was conducted to know about the management of gid disease of goats. A total of 10 clinical Gid cases in goats (1-3years ages; 8 females and 2 males; 7 Black Bengal goats, 1Jamnapari and 2 Cross-bred) were obtained during the Upazilla Veterinary Hospital (Shalikha, Magura) rotation during 1 February to 1 April 2018. Cases were more frequent in female goats (8) than in male goats (2); in non-pregnant goats (5) than in pregnant goats (3). All the affected goats were found to be emaciated and listless. Circling movement, keeping the head downward to the affected side are the major clinical signs. The rectal temperature of the cases decreased significantly while the pulse rate and respiration rates underwent no significant changes. All the goats were recovered completely after surgical intervention. In all cases a crosswise incision has given at the operative site and after trephining the skull; the cyst was removed by using local anaesthetics. It is suggested that a better nutrition must be provided after surgical removal of the cyst in order to improve animal body condition