Surveillance strategies and epidemiological insights into ppr in sreepur, Gazipur

The local economy and animal health are significantly impacted by PPR (Peste des Petits Ruminants). The study aims to determine the demographic analysis, risk factors, trends, and antibiotic prescription patterns of PPR in goats by using a passive surveillance system at Sreepur, Gazipur. After classifying the animals according to breed, age, sex, and vaccination history, the study based on 150 case records from Upazila Veterinary Hospital, Sreepur, Gazipur discovered a peak of 26% PPR cases in July. Mawna union has the highest percentage of PPR cases (26.67%). The age group most afflicted was 18 months (38%), followed by females (72%), and Black Bengal goats (73.07%). Pneumonitis (26%), enteritis (58.67%) Goats that have not received vaccinations are more vulnerable (76%) than those who have (24%). The result of this study reveals that the development of knowledgeable manpower, in-time surveillance, vaccination, and early warning of disease outbreaks are the keys to reducing mortality rateand producing safe food from animal origin. Further studies are needed to fill the laps and gaps as the study was limited to only a particular geo-ecological area of the country, therefore, this does not reflect the true real image of the PPR of goats in Bangladesh.