Coenurus cerebralis infection (Gid disease) in Black Bengal goats; Effects on certain blood values after surgical treatment

Abstract

The study was carried out in 35 Black Bengal goats (29 females and 6 males) affected with coenurus cerebralis (Gid disease). The occurrence of Gid disease was more frequent in the females (82.86%), also among females pregnant does were found to be more vulnerable (65.52%). The disease predominantly occurred (51.4%) in the animals between 1-2 years of age. All the affected goats were found to be emaciated and listless. The disease was more common in the rainy season compared to other seasons. In Gid diseased goats rectal temperature decreased significantly (P<0.05) while the pulse rate and respiration rates underwent no significant changes. After surgery (1 and/ or 2 weeks), hemoglobin (Hbgm %), packed cell volume (PCV %) and total erythrocyte count (TEC million/cumm) all increased significantly (P<0.01) compared to presurgical values. In contrast, total leukocytes counts (TLC thousands/cumm) decreased significantly (P<0.01) compared to presurgical values. All the goats were recovered completely after surgical operation. It is suggested that a better nutrition must be provided after surgical removal of the cyst in order to improve animal body condition.