Study on prevalence of ruminal acidosis in goats with digestive disorders in Udaipur district

Abstract

Ruminal acidosis is also known as lactic acidosis, carbohydrate engorgement and acidic indigestion. The present work was planned to find out the prevalence of ruminal acidosis in goats in southern part of Rajasthan. A Total of 165 goats were examined at Veterinary Clinical Complex, CVAS, Navania, Udaipur. Out of examined goat, 95 goats were affected with digestive disorders and, 11 of these cases were diagnosed as ruminal acidosis. Complete physical and clinical examination was performed and ruminal fluid examination was conducted for confirmative diagnosis. The overall prevalence of ruminal acidosis in goats was 6.67% and the prevalence of ruminal acidosis in goats among digestive disorders was 11.57%. The study suggests that the farmer should avoid feeding low quality feed ingredients and large quantities of feed at one time.