Current Scenario of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) at Dhanbari Upazila, Tangail, Bangladesh

Authors

  • Rupa Akter Department of Anatomy, Histology & Physiology, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
  • Mayisha Maliha Kona Department of Pathology, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
  • Subrato Biswas Department of Anatomy, Histology & Physiology, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
  • Md Rakibul Islam Department of Anatomy, Histology & Physiology, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
  • Md Abu Zar Gefari Department of Anatomy, Histology & Physiology, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
  • Md Abdul Masum Department of Anatomy, Histology & Physiology, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/ralf.v11i3.78721

Keywords:

Cattle, FMD, Prevalence, Tangail

Abstract

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is considered an economically devastating and highly contagious disease affecting both domestic and wild cloven-hoofed animals. It also poses a significant threat to the livestock industry in Bangladesh, impacting production and hindering trade. To address this concern, a study was conducted at Dhanbari Upazila, Tangail, Bangladesh, from October 5, 2022, to November 4, 2023. A total of 1071 cattle were examined, comprising 358 males and 713 females. The overall prevalence of FMD in Dhanbari Upazila was found to be 30.25%. The study investigated the influence of several factors, such as age, sex, breed, season, farming system, and vaccination, on the prevalence of FMD. Results indicated a significantly higher prevalence during winter (41.56%), with older cattle exhibiting a higher susceptibility (30.07%). Moreover, females were more susceptible (39.69%) than males (11.45%). The indigenous breeds were more prevalent (47.64%) than crossbreeds (19.76%). Additionally, a higher prevalence was found in non-vaccinated cattle (38.53%) than in vaccinated cattle (4.9%). Cattle from rural household farms have a higher prevalence (31.26%) compared to cattle from intensive farms (29.06%). Age, sex, breed, season, vaccination, and nutrition were significantly (p<0.05) associated with the prevalence of FMD.  These findings highlight the genetic factors, managemental factors, and seasonal variations that contribute to the prevalence of FMD in this area. Moreover, it would help the farmers to establish an effective prevention and control program for FMD.

Res. Agric. Livest. Fish. Vol. 11, No. 3, December 2024: 295-303

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Published

2025-01-07

How to Cite

Rupa Akter, Mayisha Maliha Kona, Subrato Biswas, Md Rakibul Islam, Md Abu Zar Gefari, & Md Abdul Masum. (2025). Current Scenario of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) at Dhanbari Upazila, Tangail, Bangladesh. Research in Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries, 11(3), 295–303. https://doi.org/10.3329/ralf.v11i3.78721

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 3 (2024)

Section

Livestock

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