A survey on the skin conditions of livestocks in Universiti Pertanian Malaysia farms

Sze, Eng Kian (1982) A survey on the skin conditions of livestocks in Universiti Pertanian Malaysia farms. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

A total of 405 cattle, 201 goats, 408 sheep, 354 pigs and 125 buffaloes in the various UPM farms were examined for skin conditions. Diagnoses were based on gross findings and laboratory confirmation. Results of each condition observed were arranged in order of prevalence and case distribution among the sexes, breeds and age-groups. Both the dairy and beef cattle had high prevalence of tick infestation. The Bos indicus breeds were less severely affected than the Bos taunus breeds, but the infestation in both was well controlled. Boophilus microplus and Haemophysalis bispinosa were principle ticks identified. Bovine papillomatosis was common in both herds but were of low prevalence. Lice infestation by Damalinia caorae was found in goats under both intensive and semi-intensive farming systems. More males with dirty coats in the semi-intensive farming group were affected. Mange was a problem in the intensive system of goat farming but not in the semi-intensive system. Chorioptes caprae was the main causal agent followed by Psoroptes cuniculli. There was a total absence of ectoparasitism in the kids. Contagious ecthyma was observed but the prevalence was low in both herds. In pigs, half of the total population were affected by sarcoptic mange. However, the degree of infestation was mild due to recent acaricidal treatment. Abrasions, lacerations and scarring were commonest condition among the buffaloes.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Subjects:	S Agriculture > SF Animal culture
Faculty:	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms Nurhaznita Mahmood
Date Deposited:	17 Oct 2025 02:26
Last Modified:	17 Oct 2025 02:26
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2468

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