Journal of Veterinary Health Science(JVHS)

Debre markos, Amhara, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Retrospective Study of livestock Vaccine Coverage and Trend in East Gojjam Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
  Author(s): Yibeltal Simeneh Alameneh*
  
  Vaccination is one of the most efficient tools for protection against clinical disease of livestock and reduces the rate of spread of infection. A five year retrospective study evaluated livestock vaccine coverage and trends in East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia, from 2020 to 2024. Using secondary data from veterinary clinics, the study analyzed vaccination rates for key diseases, including Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), anthrax, blackleg, African Horse Sickness (AHS), sheep pox, goat pox, Newcastle disease, and Gumboro disease in cattle, small ruminants, equines, and poultry. Findings revealed significant variations: LSD coverage in cattle declined from 30.6% to 7.9%, while anthrax vaccination increased in cattle 23.6% to 39.6%, sheep, and goats 12.8% to 92.8%. Sheep and goat pox vaccination rose sharply to 107.4%, likely due to overlapping reporting, whereas Gumboro disease coverage remained low.. Read More»
  

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