Chemotherapy of mycoplasmosis in sheep and goats

Authors : Bala Krishna Rao Dabbir , Nanjundaiah KS

DOI : 10.18231/j.ijpca.2020.003

Volume : 7

Issue : 1

Year : 2020

Page No : 22-25

Mycoplasmosis in small ruminants is considered an economically important respiratory infection resulting in huge economic losses. Small ruminant mycoplasmosis is prevalent worldwide. Chemotherapeutic efficacy With Tylosin, Moxifloxacin injections and Azithromycin oral solution, in 2014 affected goats were studied. It was observed that solitary and dual combinations increased the cure rate and saved the affected goats. The percentage of cure was more in combinations than single Tylosin injection. The combination of Moxifloxacin and Azithrmycin was very effective with a 93% cure percentage.

Keywords: Mycoplasma, Sheep, Tylosin, Moxifloxacin, Azithromycin.


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