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Nasal Oestrosis in a Jamunapari goat

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Oestrus ovis is a well-known parasite of the nasal cavities and adjoining sinuses in sheep and goats. A 3-year-old female Jamunapari goat was presented with a history of anorexia, weight loss, in-coordinated movements, nasal discharge since 10 days and two nasal bots expelled during sneezing 3 days back. Upon clinical examination the animal was dull, dysphonic, unsteady gait and having blocked nostrils with thick mucoid discharge along with an increased respiratory rate. Parasitiological examination revealed it as an O. ovis (nasal bots). The occurrence of nasal bots in a goat and its successful therapeutic management and public health significance have been reported and discussed in the present communication.

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  1. Division of Surgery, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, 243122, UP, India

    D. N. Madhu & A. M. Pawde

  2. Division of Parasitiology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, 243122, UP, India

    N. R. Sudhakar, P. S. Maurya, H. V. Manjunathachar & Shivani Sahu

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Madhu, D.N., Sudhakar, N.R., Maurya, P.S. et al. Nasal Oestrosis in a Jamunapari goat. J Parasit Dis 38, 396–398 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-013-0265-x

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