Incidence of limb and foot diseases seen in ruminants in Van Muradiye district

In this study; it is aimed to investigate the incidence of extremity and foot diseases in cattle, sheep and goats in Muradiye district of Van province. In the study, a total of 7000 animals, including 2000 head cattle, 4500 head sheep and 500 head goats of different races, genders and ages, were examined for limb and foot diseases and nail deformations. In 688 of the 7000 head animals scanned, limb and foot diseases and nail deformation were determined. 629 of these diseases were identified as foot disease and nail deformation and 59 as limb disease. Foot diseases and nail deformation rate were 8,1% (162 cases) in cattle, 9,71% (437 cases) in sheep and 6% (30 cases) in goats, respectively. Limb disease rate was observed as 1,7% (34 cases) in cattle, 0,48% (22 cases) in sheep and 0,6% (3 cases) in goats. It was observed that foot diseases and nail deformations 44,44% of the cattle are front, 55,56% of the back, 38,44% of the front of sheep, 61,56% of the back, 40% of the front of goats, 60% of them. It was determined that the flour was formed in the hind legs. While most nail deformities were observed in animals, it was found that foot and limb diseases were followed, respectively. As a result; the incidence of foot diseases and nail deformities in cattle, sheep and goats in Muradiye district of Van province was determined as 8.98% and the incidence of extremity diseases as 0,84%.