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Study on the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Lumphy Skin Disease of Cattle at Chakaria Upazila, Cox’s Bazar
(Clinical report submitted in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Faculty of Veterinary Medicine CHITTAGONG VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY KHULSHI, CHITTAGONG-4225, 2023-11) Islam, Shiful
This study investigates the prevalence and impact of LSD among cattle in the Chakaria Upazila of Cox’s Bazar. Livestock plays a crucial role in Bangladesh's food security, balanced nutrition, and solving unemployment issues through creating self-employment, earning foreign exchange, increasing the fertility of agricultural land, and empowering women. LSD, a contagious ailment, presents a substantial threat to this sector. The research, conducted from April to June 2023 at the Chakaria Upazila Veterinary Hospital, involved a comprehensive examination of 274 cattle cases. Out of these, 171 were diagnosed with LSD, revealing a high prevalence rate of 62.4%. The mortality rate stood at 4.34%, with a case fatality rate of 7.02%, underscoring the severity of the disease. Gender and age emerged as significant factors in disease susceptibility. Male cattle were more prone to infection and mortality compared to females, with the 0–6-month age group showing the highest incidence. Furthermore, the study indicated that indigenous cattle exhibited milder symptoms compared to crossbreeds, pointing to varying disease resistance capabilities. The study highlighted limited use of vector control measures, mainly relying on natural controls or mosquito nets, likely due to resource constraints and awareness gaps. While the study offers valuable insights into LSD's prevalence and impact, it states that several limitations, such as the focus solely on Chakaria Upazila, the short study period, and the use of completely hospital-based data, which may limit the generalizability of the findings. In conclusion, this research emphasizes the urgent need for targeted interventions to mitigate the impact of LSD on cattle populations in the Chakaria Upazila. Addressing this issue is crucial to safeguarding the livestock industry, which plays a vital role in sustaining Bangladesh's economy.
Study on the Profitable Implementation of Selected Broiler Strains Providing Selected Company Feeds in Cox's Bazar under Intense Management
(A production Report submitted in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the degree of DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, CHITTAGONG VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY, KHULSHI, CHITTAGONG., 2023-08) Islam, Shiful
This study investigated the performance of 15,000 commercial broiler chicks comprising Arbor Acres, Lohmann Meat and Ross-308 strains over 30 days in Cox's Bazar district. These strains were subjected to comparable housing, feeding, and environmental management conditions. Each strain was assigned to three feed groups formulated by distinct recognized companies. Mortality percentages for Arbor Acres, Lohmann Meat, and Ross-308 were 4.17%, 4.23%, and 4.73% respectively. Ross-308 exhibited higher average feed consumption (2417.4 gm) than Arbor Acres (2415.64 gm) and Lohmann Meat (2398.9 gm). Lohmann Meat had the highest average live weight (1710.43 gm), followed by Arbor Acres (1699.55 gm) and Ross-308 (1679.32 gm). Notably, Lohmann Meat demonstrated the best FCR (1.40) followed by Arbor Acres (1.42) and Ross-308 (1.44). Mortality rates for Nourish feed, Aman feed, and Nahar feed were 3.63%, 4.73%, and 4.77% respectively, with consistent feed intake and body weight. While feed did not significantly impact performance, broiler strain exhibited a noteworthy relationship with performance. In conclusion, Lohmann Meat strain emerged as the most cost-effective choice based on its performance in this study.