SURVEY OF FOREIGN BODY IN CAPRINE RUMEN IN KHARTOUM STATE

Abstract

Goats in Khartoum State frequently raised as small backyard flocks to provide milk for personal consumption. Ruminal foreign body is recognized as a major threat to goats in Khartoum. Its recognition in early stage is of great importance to prevent subsequent hazards. The present study compares the evidence of foreign body in Caprine rumen in Omdurman Province, Khartoum Province and East Nile Province and the seasonality prevalence in each province. The investigation of the prevalence of Caprine ruminal foreign body was carried out to obtain more information and to provide recommendations for control.