Ovine paratuberculosis: a confirmed case of Johne's disease in Libya
Journal Title: Open Veterinary Journal - Year 2013, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Paratuberculosis (Johne's disease) was suspected in a herd of approximately 033 sheep after weight loss and scouring had increased in adult animals despite repeated treatment with anthelmintics, antibiotics, multivitamins and minerals. The herd is located near Tarhouna city. Herd history revealed that a total of 60 ewes showed clinical symptoms and deaths during the last two years. The last case that we attended was submitted to the National Center of Animal Health (NCAH) for a detailed laboratory examination. Gross pathological and histological examination of tissue samples revealed results that were highly comparable with Johne's disease. A definitive diagnosis was made only by histopathological identification of Mycobacterium paratuberculosis in the intestines using Ziehl-Neelsen stain. This is the first documented case of M. paratuberculosis in sheep in Libya.
Authors and Affiliations
M. A. M. Sharif| Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Omar Al-Mukhtar, Albeida, Libya, National Center of Animal Health (NCAH), Zawia, Libya, M. E. Farhat| National Center of Animal Health (NCAH), Zawia, Libya, E. S. Kraim| National Center of Animal Health (NCAH), Zawia, Libya, N. A. Altrabulsi| National Center of Animal Health (NCAH), Zawia, Libya, A. M. Kammon| National Center of Animal Health (NCAH), Zawia, Libya, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tripoli, P.O.Box 13662, Tripoli, Libya, A. S. Dayhum| National Center of Animal Health (NCAH), Zawia, Libya, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tripoli, P.O.Box 13662, Tripoli, Libya, I. M. Eldaghayes| National Center of Animal Health (NCAH), Zawia, Libya, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tripoli, P.O.Box 13662, Tripoli, Libya
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