Diseases and diseases conditions of treated animals at Upazila Veterinary Hospital, Kaliganj, Jhenaidah, Bangladesh

The Upazila Veterinary Hospital (UVH) in Kaliganj Upazila, Jhenaidah, Bangladesh, plays a critical role in providing animal healthcare in a region renowned for dairy farming and rearing Black Bengal goats. Despite the sector’s importance, livestock farming in Bangladesh faces challenges such as high disease prevalence and inadequate veterinary services. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and distribution of common diseases among various species treated at UVH Kaliganj from February 2019 to April 2019. Data were collected from UVH’s daily record books, encompassing 511 animals categorized into cattle (40.70%), goats (51.85%), poultry (3.32%), and other animals (4.10%). Clinical evaluations identified 11 disease categories, and monthly variations in disease prevalence were analyzed across different age groups of animals. In cattle, the predominant diseases included worms (33.65%), foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) (8.65%), respiratory diseases (14.90%), and fever (11.05%). Goats exhibited high occurrences of worm infestations (27.92%), Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) (9.43%), fever (25.66%), and diarrhea (12.83%). Poultry primarily suffered from respiratory diseases (29.41%), parasitic infections (17.64%), and digestive disorders (23.52%). Other animals, including sheep and monkeys, showed diverse disease profiles, including parasitic infections (19.04%), respiratory disorders (19.04%), and fever (14.28%). Monthly analysis revealed varying disease prevalence, with peaks in February and March 2019 for both cattle and goats. Diseases were prevalent across all age groups of animals, highlighting the widespread impact on livestock health in Kaliganj Upazila. This study underscores the critical role of UVH Kaliganj in managing animal health in an agricultural community heavily reliant on dairy and goat farming. The findings suggest the need for targeted veterinary interventions to mitigate disease burdens and improve animal welfare in the region.