Prevalence of peste des petits ruminants (PPR) in goats at Keraniganj Upazila of Dhaka district, Bangladesh

In this study, we investigated the prevalence of peste des petits ruminants (PPR) in goats registered at Upazila Livestock Office and Veterinary Hospital, Keraniganj, Dhaka. Between 1st June and 10th August, 2021, a total of 255 PPR cases were recorded irrespective of age, sex, and breed. Results indicated that the overall prevalence of PPR in goats was 14.90%. In Black Bengal goats, the prevalence of PPR in different age groups, i.e., up to 6 months, 7-12 months, 13-19 months, and more than 19 months was 18.07%, 20%, 11.11%, and 10%, respectively. Female Black Bengal goats (21.15%) were infected more than males (8.7%). In case of Jamunapari goats, the prevalence of PPR was 11.11%, 13.64%, 37.50%, and 0%, respectively, in the age groups of up to 6 months, 7-12 months, 13-19 months, and more than 19 months. Similarly, female Jamunapari goats (13.95%) had a higher infection rate than males (12.5%). Overall, PPR was found to be more prevalent in Black Bengal goats (15.31%) than in Jamunapari goats (13.56%). Unvaccinated or nonimmunized goats had a higher prevalence (19.15%) than vaccinated or immunized goats (2.99%). The findings suggest that age, sex, and breed all have an impact on PPR in goats in the study area.