Assessment of diffuse and focal interstitial nephritis incidence in sheep: A study in Udaipur and Adjoining districts, Rajasthan

Abstract

The study spanned from January 2017 to December 2017, during which a total of 1075 sheep samples were examined, without discrimination based on age groups, sex, or breeds. Among these samples, 157 representatives with observable gross lesions in the kidneys were selected for further examination. The investigation revealed the occurrence of diffuse interstitial nephritis in various districts, with Udaipur, Dungarpur, Chittorgarh, and Rajsamand recording rates of 18.87%, 9.52%, 13.89%, and 11.54%, respectively, resulting in an overall occurrence of 14.01%. Similarly, focal interstitial nephritis was identified in Udaipur, Dungarpur, Chittorgarh, and Rajsamand at rates of 16.98%, 11.90%, 5.56%, and 3.85%, respectively, contributing to an overall occurrence of 10.82% in 17 cases.