Prevalence and risk factors of lameness in sheep in selected farms in Selangor

Rashid, Fatini Dayana (2023) Prevalence and risk factors of lameness in sheep in selected farms in Selangor. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Lameness is a common problem in herd animals where the condition may cause pain and distress. Lameness has been a challenge to farmers as it gives negative impact on animal productivity. In Malaysia, studies on lameness in sheep are limited. Therefore, this study was conducted with the objectives to determine the prevalence of lameness and its associated risk factors in sheep in selected farms in Selangor. One hundred twenty-six sheep were sampled from four selected farms under foster farm program of University Veterinary Hospital (UVH). A 4-point locomotion scoring system was used to evaluate lameness and individual animal data were recorded. A structured questionnaire was used to collect farm and farmer/worker information through a face-to-face interview. Overall prevalence of lameness in sheep in this study was 42.86% (54/126, 95% confidence interval, 95% CI 34.19, 51.98). Out of the four farms, Farm 4 recorded the highest prevalence of 61.54% (95% CI 40.57, 79.09). Results from Chi-squared tests showed that there were no significant association (P>0.05) between lameness in sheep and age, breed, body condition score, gender, feeding ratio based on production status, and frequency of cleaning the pen. However, there were significant association (P<0.05) between the prevalence of lameness and these factors; pregnancy status of the animal (OR= 6.02, 95% CI 1.58, 22.92), years of farmer’s experience (OR= 2.61, 95% CI 1.07, 6.34), management system (OR= 3.40, 95% CI 1.62, 7.11), frequency of hoof trimming (OR= 0.38, 95% CI 0.16, 0.93) and presence of footbath (OR= 0.40, 95% CI 0.16, 0.98). In conclusion, there is a high prevalence of lameness in sheep in the selected farms in Selangor. These findings could be used to assist farmers improve the management practices to reduce lameness problem through a successful implementation of prevention and control measures in the farms.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms Nurhaznita Mahmood
Date Deposited:	19 Nov 2024 02:21
Last Modified:	19 Nov 2024 02:21
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2159

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