Palestine has a dense sheep and goat population. The number of small
ruminants holdings farmed in the state over the years 2005–2017 decreased
due to several constraints. The political situation in Palestine as well as the
animal’s diseases is among the important constraints that have hindered the
development of the sector by decreasing production and hampering trade in
animal and animal products. Analysis of quantitative retrospective sheep
and goat pox (SGP) epidemiological data in Palestine based on reports of
`World Organization for Animal Health covering 13 years revealed
significant information on the disease. Data revealed the endemic disease:
there were a considerable number of outbreaks, high mortality and case
fatality rates. SGP was reported in all of studied years. Temporally, the
disease was most prevalent between January and February, reaching a peak
in the lambing season. Vaccine coverage met only one-tenth of the
requirement.

Title

International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences

Publisher

excellent publisher

Publisher Country

India

Publication Type

Both (Printed and Online)

Volume

8

Year

2019

Pages

667-675