Emergence of <em>Peste des Petits Ruminants</em> in Sheep and Goats in Eastern Saudi Arabia

By early April 2002, a severe outbreak of a disease was reported in sheep and goats in Al-Hasa province, Hofuf township (lat. 25o N, long. 47o E) of the eastern region of Saudi Arabia. The involved flock was composed of 70 adult sheep and goats. The onset of the disease was sudden. The clinical mani...

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Main Authors: F. M.T. Housawi, E. M.E. Abu Elzein, G. E. Mohamed, A. A. Gameel, A. I. Al Afaleq, A. Hegazi, B. Al-Bishr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: CIRAD 2004-01-01
Series:Revue d’Elevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des Pays Tropicaux
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Online Access:http://revues.cirad.fr/index.php/REMVT/article/view/9901