author(s)
PK Rath, SK Panda, BP Mishra, DK Karna, G Sahoo, UK Mishra and RC Patra

abstract
Present investigation was aimed to study detail epidemiological risk factors associated with Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) in Odisha. There were fourteen outbreaks consistent to that of PPR disease among 361 small ruminants across eight districts of the state of different agro-climatic zones was attended. Presumptive diagnosis of PPR was mostly based on typical clinical signs and pathomorphological changes as well as histological alterations in affected animals. Data recorded analyzed statistically by SAS software through Chi-Square analysis to see their significance in occurrence of the PPR. Over all morbidity, mortality and case fatality was 89.47%, 46.81% and 5.32% respectively. Higher occurrence of PPR encountered in females (80.49%), among 6-12 months age group (46.13%), Ganjam breed (45.51%), animals with poor body conditions (54.48%) and in summer season (50%). Grazing pattern, farmer’s literacy and vaccination status showed non-significant association in incidences of PPR disease. Endoparasitic infestations (67.49%) considered as one of the major stress factor predisposing the disease. Assessment of epidemiological measures may be helpful in formulating appropriate steps to minimize various determinants causing the disease.