Over 40 goats die of PPR disease in Madi-Okollo

Signs of PPR include sudden onset of depression, fever, discharge from the eyes and nose, sores in the mouth, breathing difficulty and death among others

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By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

At least 43 goats have died of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) disease, also known as ‘goat plague’ and several others are undergoing treatment in Madi-Okollo district.

Madi-Okollo district veterinary officer,

Over 40 goats die of PPR disease in Madi-Okollo

Signs of PPR include sudden onset of depression, fever, discharge from the eyes and nose, sores in the mouth, breathing difficulty and death among others

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