Prevalence of Skin Diseases in Livestock in New Valley Governorate, Egypt

    January 2021 in “ Middle East journal of applied sciences ”
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    TLDR Over 30% of livestock in New Valley Governorate, Egypt, had skin diseases, affecting their productivity and income.
    The document from January 1, 2021, detailed the prevalence of skin diseases in livestock in the New Valley Governorate, Egypt, based on clinical examinations from 2017. Out of 460 animals examined, over 30% had skin problems and more than 50% had other diseases. External parasites affected 50% of those with skin issues, with specific cases including mange, alopecia, dermatitis, photosensitivity, allergic reactions, lumpy skin disease, warts, skin papilloma, and saddle ulcers. The study found that skin disease prevalence was over 51% among the livestock, with young animals being more susceptible. Mange had a prevalence of 3.75%, flea infestation was 15% in sheep and goats, and lumpy skin disease was at 2.6%. The study highlighted the impact of these diseases on productivity and income from animal skin and hide, and recommended implementing control measures based on epidemiological data, involving various stakeholders to improve animal health and management.
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