BLUE TONGUE

 

BLUE TONGUE

Viral Disease of Ruminants with low mortality rate.

Etiology:

Caused by RNA virus that has 16 strains.

Ways of spread:

-        Spreads by vectors

-        By natural cross or AI

Symptoms:

• High fever up to 107F
•  Salivation
• Inflammation on lips
• Inflammation on tongue and tongue become blue
• Lameness
• Difficulty in breathing

Diagnosis:

By signs and symptoms

Treatment:

•  Give broad spectrum antibiotics (to prevent secondary infection) along with analgesics and multivitamins for at least 3 days
•  Apply anti microbial ointments of affected areas
•  Use antihistamine drugs