Examination of carcasses of Himalayan goral (Naemorhedus goral) revealed nodular, pox-like eruptions in the skin. Similar disease was also seen in domestic goats (Capra aegagrus hircus) in the same area. Goatpox virus was identified as the etiology of the disease in both cases, with probable transmission between the species.
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25 March 2021
Evidence of Transmission of Goatpox between Domestic Goats and Wild Himalayan Goral (Naemorhedus goral) in Arunachal Pradesh, India
Durlav P. Bora,
Jahan Ahmed,
Sorang Tadap,
Armanda O. Pariat,
Puja Mech,
Shyama P. Panda,
Thupten Tashi,
Parikshit Kakati,
Sabnam Ingtipi,
Abdul Qayum,
Lakshya J. Dutta,
Nagendra N. Barman
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Journal of Wildlife Diseases
Vol. 57 • No. 2
April 2021
Vol. 57 • No. 2
April 2021