Systematic Veterinary Virology

INTRODUCTION

• Rinderpest is an acute, viral disease of domestic cattle, buffaloes and yaks characterised by high morbidity and mortality rates. Sheep, goats, pigs and wild ungulates may also be affected.
• It is characterized by fever, oral erosions, Rinderpest is an acute, viral disease of domestic cattle, buffaloes and yaks characterised by high morbidity and mortality rates. Sheep, goats, pigs and wild ungulates may also be affected.
• It is characterized by fever, oral erosions, diarrhea, lymphoid necrosis, and high mortality.diarrhea, lymphoid necrosis, and high mortality.