Abstract-An epidemiological survey of small ruminant disease was conducted in Boka-Shuta, Konda-Zuriya and Debre-Work kebelles of Kaffa and Bench-Maji zone, Southern Nations, Nationalities and people's regional state (SNNPRs), Ethiopia from July 2012 to June 2013. The objective of the study was to assess diseases of small ruminants affecting production and productivity; their occurrence and distribution; and associated risk factors. For these, Semi structured questioner format was prepared and survey was conducted. The result revealed that, 90.6%, 76.0% and 65.6% of interviewed farmers describe the multi-factorial causes of respiratory diseases; systemic diseases; and Gastro-intestinal parasite respectively were the most prevalent diseases irrespective of agro-ecology difference. The type of disease conditions documented in each agro-ecology had differences. Bloating (accumulation of excess amount of fluid in their abdominal cavity and blood tinged internal organs observed when slaughtered) followed by head circling in Boka-Shuta (highland); gastro intestinal parasite and head circling in Debre-Work (midland); and bottle jaw and orf in Konda-Zuriya (lowland) were the most prevalent and had serious problems in small ruminant production and productivity. Regarding the diseases occurrence and distribution, the highest cases were recorded in summer followed by autumn. Ewes/doe and lambs/kids were the most susceptible age group. Each specific disease conditions occurrence and distribution in this study had its own specific risk factor. In general, however, disease management methods and practices by the farmers, susceptible age groups and seasons of occurrence were important risk factors playing an important role. Thus, the production and productivity of small ruminant was highly determined by diseases conditions. The result presented here suggests that, ewes/doe and lambs/kids need special attention to prevent them from diseases to improve production and productivity. And also, the small ruminant flock should get appropriate vaccination prior to the disease occurrence. Thus, the farmers' disease management and practices method need to be improved through training on small ruminant disease and their management. In addition, further studies should be conducted to identify the specific diseases types and their associated risk factors. # Introduction ndigenous small ruminants constitute greater percentage of ruminant population in Africa (Lebbie et al., 1994). These flocks of animals are commonly found in the rural areas where they are owned and managed under extensive system (Otchere, 1986). Small ruminants play an important role in the lives of most people especially rural farmers who livelihood entirely depend on them. They provide source of animal protein through their meat and milk (Fajemisin, 1991). Not with standing, they fetch a source of income when sold to meet some other family needs as well as play a vital social roles during ceremonies and festivals. The importance of small ruminants (ie sheep and goats) to the socio-economic well being of people in developing countries in the tropics in terms of nutrition, income and intangible benefits (eg savings, insurance against emergencies, cultural and ceremonial purposes) cannot be overemphasized (Kosgey, 2004). Sheep and goats are important livestock species in developing countries because of their ability to convert forages, and crop and household residues into meat, fibre, skin and milk. For an improved animal protein intake, there is need for improvement in the production of meat and other protein sources from the livestock industry. Sheep and goats offer a great potential in this respect due to their relative ease of breeding, management, ability to subsist on forages, hardiness, adaptation to a wide range of ecological zones and distribution among others. In recent times, sheep and goats production is becoming popular even among urban dwellers as result of the aforementioned merits (Umunna et al., 2014). Small ruminant management is seriously hindered by diseases in the tropics. Diseases are very important to farmers and affect the production of small ruminants in several ways. It increases cost of production, lowers production level, reduces the quality and quantity of animal products and generally causes great loss to the farmer (Abdullahi et al., 2013). In Ethiopia, There are more than 38 millions of cattle and 30 million small ruminants (CSA, 2007). However, the country is not making use of this huge potential attributed to different constraints among which disease stands in the front line (Samson and Frehwot, 2010;Firew, 1999). Diseases of various origins (bacterial, viral, parasitic, etc.) directly or indirectly are among the numerous factors responsible for poor production and productivity (Firew, 1999;Feyesa et al., 2010) which results the major barriers for the improvement of livestock production, reproduction and marketing. The annual total economic losses due to diseases, mortality and reduced productive and reproductive performance were estimated by 150 million USD (Berhanu, 2002). In Ethiopia, Sheep and goats contribute 25% of the meat domestically consumed with a production surplus mainly being exported as live animals (Alemayehu and Fletcher, 1991;Tibbo, 2006). Both species also contribute 50% of the domestic needs in wool, about 40% of skins and 92% of the value of hides and skin exported (ILCA, 1993). The total income share of small ruminants tends to be inversely related to size of land-holding, suggesting that small ruminants are of particular importance for landless people. In some settings where, agriculture (crop production) provides only seasonal employment, rearing small ruminants would provide employment and income as a subsidiary occupation (Coppock et al., 2006). However in Ethiopia, Small ruminant contribution to food consumption, rural income and export economy is below the expected potential, because of their husbandry is constrained by compound effect of disease, poor feeding, and poor management (Chalachew, 2001). Among many factors which limit the economic return from small ruminant production diseases stands in the front line (Firew, 1999). As a result of small ruminant diseases, 5-7 million sheep and goats die each year (Sileshi and Lidetu, 2007) and 35% of sheep and 56% of goat skins rejected due to skin parasites (Bayou, 1998) which leads serious economic loss to small holder farmers, the tanning industry, and the country as whole (ESGPIP, 2009) in which Many of the diseases in Ethiopia are still uncontrolled and are causing devastating effects both to the producers and to the national economy (EARO, 1996). Even if small ruminants play a very important socio-economic role, little is known about health problems of these animals in the study area. In order to design relevant disease control strategies, assessment of the existing small ruminant diseases in the area is vital to devise appropriate technological interventions as well as for further study. Therefore, the aim of this study was, to assess diseases of small ruminant affecting production and productivity; their occurrence and distribution; and associated risk factors in selected districts of Kaffa and Bench Maji zone. # II. # Materials and Methods # a) Study Area and Study Design A cross-sectional study to assess diseases of small ruminant affecting production and productivity; their occurrence and distribution; and associated risk factors was conducted from July 2012 to June 2013 in Boka-Shuta and Konda-Zuriya of Kaffa zone; and Debre-work of Bench-maji zone. The study areas were selected purposively based on altitude variations, accessibility and availability of small ruminant. Thus, Boka-Shuta (highland), Konda-Zuriya (lowland) and Debre-work (Midland). The interviewed households with in each study areas were selected using systematical random sampling technique. # b) Sample Size Determination and Data Collection Before conducting the formal survey, group discussion was made with experts of each respective zonal and district agriculture and rural development office on small ruminant production problems and diseases in particular. Semi structured questioner format was prepared. Then, it was pre-tested and modified as necessary and finally the formal survey was conducted and data was collected using single-visit-multiplesubject formal survey technique (ILCA, 1990). Accordingly, a total of 96 households were interviewed and data's were collected on major small ruminant disease and health problems; their occurrence and distribution; and associated risk factors. # c) Data Management and Analysis The data was analyzed using STATA version 11. Descriptive statistics was employed to determine the prevalence and Chi-square (X 2 ) test was used to measure the effect of predisposing factors on the distribution of different diseases. A significance level (p<0.05) and confidence level (95%) was set to determine the presence or absence of statistically significant difference between the given parameters. And also, multivariate logistic regression was tested to confirm the stated factors. # III. # Results and Discussions a) Importance of Livestock Species The overall importance of livestock species irrespective of agro-ecology difference indicated that, cattle had the highest proportion (90.6%) followed by poultry (68.8%) (Figure 1). The different animal species are distributed throughout the three agro-ecologies of the study areas; and these could suggest that, the areas have a potential to favorably support live stock production and productivity. However, the proportion of livestock species had differences amongst the different agro-ecologies. Thus, small ruminants had the highest level of proportion than other livestock species; goat (54.5%) in Konda-Zuriya (lowland) followed by sheep (49.2%) in Boka-Shuta (highland). These could indicate that, the production potential for selected species of animals in different agro-ecologies (figure 2). The present finding was supported by Enwelu et al (2015) from Nigeria; the farmer's preferred goat than sheep due to a number of reasons. These were; prolificacy (54.2%); profitability (36.1%); longevity (long life span) (5.6%); and type of meat/animal dung (2.8%). Farmers listed different types of small ruminant diseases conditions that could cause mortality and morbidity in the study areas during the questioner survey. Among these, respiratory disease, systemic diseases, diarrhea, swollen head, Gastro-intestinal parasite and head circling had most frequently recorded. 90.6% of the respondents mentioned, diseases of the respiratory system (with signs of coughing and nasal discharge) which could be multifactorial caused followed by 76.0% for systemic diseases (with signs of erected hair, depression and inappetent) were the most common. The multi symptomatic gastro-intestinal parasitism (in the present case could be manifested in diarrhea, emaciation or bloating) had significant occurrence (Figure 3). Different research reports in Ethiopia indicated that, diseases are the main constraints limiting small The study report by Abebe et al (2013) in north western Ethiopia confirmed that, Sheep diseases were one of the main constraints for sheep production and Foot rot, skin disease, pasteurellosis, orf and internal parasites were the main. The authors extended their findings and; sheep diseases were the major constraints (ranked first) amongst several constraints limiting small ruminant production. Other authors from South Sudan revealed that; internal parasite followed by pneumonia and external parasite were the most prevalent small ruminant diseases (Lado et al., 2015). The occurrence of small ruminant diseases conditions with respect to agro-ecologies indicated that; bloating (accumulation of excess amount of fluid in their abdominal cavity and blood tinged internal organs observed when slaughtered) followed by head circling were the most prevalent in Boka-Shuta. Whereas, gastro intestinal parasite and head circling in Debre-Work; and bottle jaw and orf in Konda-Zuriya were the most prevalent and had serious problems in the small ruminant production and productivity (Figure 4). And also, statistical significant differences of diseases occurrence among the study areas were observed. Thus, systemic diseases followed by gastrointestinal parasite and head circling had highest in Midland; whereas, Orf followed by tick infestation in Lowland. Lowest proportion of diseases occurrence was observed in Highland (Boka-Shuta) and these could be due to several intervention activities in the area by Bonga Agricultural research center for controlling and preventing diseases occurrence in small ruminant (like regular vaccination against ovine pasturellosis disease, anthrax, PPR, sheep and goat pox disease; routine treatment of cases; and regular deworming with broad spectrum antihelimentics), since it was one of Bonga sheep breed improvement community/cooperative (Table 1). # c) Small Ruminant Diseases Management and Practices by the Farmers In general, small ruminant disease management by modern treatment in veterinary clinics was significantly different among the study areas. For example, 77.1% the interviewed household in Konda-Zuriya had better trend and awareness for treating their sick animals in veterinary clinics (Table 2). But, in areas were veterinary clinics are remote from farmers' residences (like in case of Boka-Shuta out of the reach of intervention areas by the research center); the farmers manage their sick animals either by treating with home remedy and herbs or slaughtered for skin. Few households were also mentioned that, they used drugs by buying from the market and shop to treat their animals by themselves. The present finding was strongly supported by the study from South Sudan that; inadequate knowledge of small ruminant management was the most common challenge facing small ruminant production (Lado et al., 2015). # d) Temporal Distribution of Small Ruminant diseases The occurrence of small ruminant diseases conditions in different seasons of the year had significantly varied. Thus, the highest occurrence was documented in summer (50.0%) followed by autumn (21.9%). On the other hand, seasons with high risk of disease occurrence were identified; and thus, autumn and summer with 32.3%. For these, different factors were identified. Grazing on immature fresh grass (22.9%) was the main predisposing factor followed by unknown reason (20.8%) (Table 3). The present finding was justified by Abebe et al (2013); Sheep death occurs mainly at the end of the rainy season. This may be due to feed shortage and the suitability of the environment for the disease causing organisms. These also further aggravated by the introduction of animals into the area from different places and markets which might introduce different diseases. e) Occurrence of Disease Outbreak in Small Ruminant flock Significant variations for the occurrence of small ruminant disease outbreak in different seasons were recorded. Thus, 33.3% were during winter followed by 25% in autumn. Diseases manifesting respiratory signs had 50% of probability for causing outbreak (Table 4). The present finding was justified by Abebe et al (2013) report; disease mainly occurs during feed shortage periods (dry periods). # f) Distribution of Small Ruminant Diseases Conditions in Different Age Groups The occurrence and distribution of small ruminant diseases conditions in different age groups were significantly vary even if, 22.9% were documented in all age groups. Thus, the highest was in ewes/doe and lambs/kids (26%) as compared to other age groups (Table 5). # g) Factors Associated with the Occurrence and Distribution of Small Ruminant Diseases Based on multivariate logistic regression analysis, different determinant factors were found significantly associated for the occurrence and distribution of small ruminant disease conditions (Table 6). According to the model, holding the effect of other variables constant, the risk of acquiring infection with disease conditions manifested by swelling of head was 6.9% higher for those not treated in veterinary clinic (didn't get Modern treatment) than treated. The risk of getting head circling was 13.6% higher for Ewes/doe and lambs/kids than Lambs/kids alone; and season of occurrence was 39.6% higher in summer than winter. For GIT parasite infestation, the risk was 0.9% lower in Boka-Shuta than Konda-Zuriya which is justified by the regular deworming intervention by the research center in the study area. Traditional treatment practice by the farmers in the study areas for GIT parasite infestation indicated that, the risk was 21.2% higher for those not treated by herbal remedy than treated. For the occurrence and distribution of disease conditions like emaciations and eye diseases, market was significantly associated as a source of infection where diseased animals could disseminate the disease causing organism to the areas. # IV. Conclusions and Recommendations The distribution and production of small ruminant was highly determined by diseases conditions. Of which, multi-factorial cause of respiratory diseases and Gastro-intestinal parasite are most prevalently occurred. The occurrence and distribution of those disease conditions had differences in seasons where the highest was in summer followed by autumn; and ewes/doe and lambs/kids were most frequently affected. Each specific disease conditions occurrence and distribution in this study had its own specific risk factor. In general, however, disease management methods and practices by the farmers, susceptible age groups and seasons of occurrence were important risk factors playing an important role. Thus, the production and productivity of small ruminant was highly determined by diseases conditions. The result presented here suggests that, ewes/doe and lambs/kids need special attention to prevent them from diseases to improve production and productivity. And also, the small ruminant flock should get appropriate vaccination prior to the disease occurrence. In addition, the farmers' disease management and practices method need to be improved through training to create awareness on small ruminant disease and their management. In addition, further studies should be conducted to identify the specific diseases types and their associated risk factors. # V. Acknowledgments The author gratefully acknowledges Southern Agricultural Research Institute (SARI), Bonga Center, Ethiopia for financial and logistic support. I would like to appreciate the research center livestock department researchers and technical assistance for their contribution for the success of the study. Also, I like to express my deepest gratitude to the informants for unreservedly sharing their valuable indigenous knowledge genuinely. ![Volume XVI Issue III Version I Year 2016 © 2 016 Global Journals Inc. (US)](image-2.png "") 1![Figure 1: Overall proportion of livestock species importance in Boka-Shuta, Debre-Work and Konda-Zuriya of southern Ethiopia](image-3.png "Figure 1 :") 2![Figure 2: Proportion of livestock species importance in Boka-Shuta, Debre-Work and Konda-Zuriya of southern Ethiopia b) Small Ruminant Diseases and Their PrevalenceFarmers listed different types of small ruminant diseases conditions that could cause mortality and morbidity in the study areas during the questioner survey. 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(US) G Figure 4: Prevalence of small ruminant disease conditions with respect to agro-ecologies, southern Ethiopia 1Study areasHealth related problemsNBoka-shutaDebre-WorkKonda-ZuriyaPercenta ge (%)Sig.(Highland)(Midland)(Lowland)Respiratory disease8725(28.7)33(37.9)29(33.3)90.60.074Systemic disease7320(27.4)32(43.8)21(28.8)76.00.002Diarrhea6619(28.8)24(36.4)23(34.8)68.80.817Head swelling6423(35.9)22(34.4)19(29.7)66.70.145Internal parasite6312(19.0)32(50.8)19(30.2)65.60.000Head circling5724(42.1)25(43.9)8(14.0)59.40.000Bottle jaw381(2.6)7(18.4)30(78.9)39.60.000Emaciation328(25.0)11(34.4)13(40.6)33.30.671Bloating147(50.0)1(7.1)6(42.9)14.60.052Orf133(23.1)0(0.0)10(76.9)13.50.00231Volume XVI Issue III Version I Epidemiological Study of Small Ruminant Diseases in Selected Districts of Kaffa and Bench-Maji Zone, Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples Regional State (SNNPRs), Ethiopia 2Eye disease114(36.4)1(9.1)6(54.5)11.50.153Tick infestation82(25.0)0(0.0)6(75.0)8.30.031Orchitis80(0.0)0(0.0)8(100)8.30.000Mastitis22(100)0(0.0)0(0.0)2.10.094Total9629(30.2)33(34.4)34(35.4)100.0Year 201632Medical Research Volume XVI Issue III Version I ( D D D D ) GSmall ruminant diseasemanagement (controlling andprevention)Variables Self treatment using home remedy and herbs Modern treatment in veterinary clinics Slaughtering diseased sheep for skin Selling to market Vaccination against small ruminant diseasesBoka-shuta 14(28.6) 17(23.0) 8(61.5) 11(26.2) 14(40.0)Study areas Debre Work 17(34.7) 24(32.4) 2(15.4) 21(50.0) 19(54.3)Konda-Zuriya 18(36.7) 33(44.6) 3(23.1) 10(23.8) 2(5.7)Total (%) 49(51.0) 74(77.1) 13(13.3) 42(43.8) 35(36.5)Sig. 0.932 0.001 0.029 0.148 0.000Global Journal ofPasture management for disease transmissionSeparate grazing/browsing house hold herd and flock from the community Communal grazing/browsing house hold herd and flock from the community14(23.3) 17(34.7)19(31.7) 17(34.7)27(45.0) 15(30.6)60(62.5) 49(51.0)0.030 0.516QuarantineFree movement of animal within andsystemacross the areas27(40.3)24(35.8)16(23.9)67(69.8)0.000Restricted movement of animal within2(6.9)9(31.0)18(62.1)29(30.2)0.000and across the areasTotal29(30.2)33(34.4)34(35.4)96(100)© 2 016 Global Journals Inc. (US) 3Study AreasVariablesBoka-shutaDebre-WorkKonda-ZuriyaTotal (%)Sig.N(%)N(%)N(%)Occurrence of diseases indifferent seasonsAll season Autumn Spring3(75.0) 5(23.8) 2(66.7)0(0.0) 14(66.7) 0(0.0)1(25.0) 2(9.5) 1(4(4.2) 21(21.9)0.000 4Study AreasOccurrence of small ruminant disease outbreakBoka-shutaDebre-WorkKonda-ZuriyaTotalSig,N(%)N(%)N(%)N(%)Occurrence of disease outbreak in small ruminant14(38.9)4(11.1)18(50.0)36(37.5)Autumn3(33.3)3(33.3)3(33.3)9(25.0)Seasonal distributionIn any of the seasons Spring Summer0(0.0) 3(75.0) 2(66.7)0(0.0) 0(0.0) 0(0.0)8(100) 1(25.0) 1(33.3)8(22.2) 4(11.1) 3(8.3)0.035Winter6(50.0)1(8.3)5(41.7)12(33.3)Anthrax1(50.0)1(50.0)0(0.0)2(5.6)Bloating2(100)0(0.0)0(0.0)2(5.6)Head circling2(100)0(0.0)0(0.0)2(5.6)Factors for diseases outbreakDiarrhea Respiratory disease Respiratory disease with diarrhea Swollen head Swollen head with coughing0(0.0) 2(11.1) 1(100) 2(100) 0(0.0)1(50.0) 2(11.1) 0(0.0) 0(0.0) 0(0.0)1(50.0) 14(77.8) 0(0.0) 0(0.0) 2(100)2(5.6) 18(50.0) 1(2.8) 2(5.6) 2(5.6)0.027Swollen head with coughing and0(0.0)0(0.0)1(100)1(2.8)diarrheaSwollen head with diarrhea1(100)0(0.0)0(0.0)1(2.8)Unknown disease3(100)0(0.0)0(0.0)3(8.3) 5Study areaDiseases distribution in different small ruminant age groupBoka-ShutaDebre-WorkKonda-ZuriyaTotal (%)Sig.N (%)N (%)N (%)Adult0(0.0)1(100)0(0.0)1(1.0)0.000Adults and lambs/kids8(66.7)2(16.7)2(16.7)12(12.5)Age groupAll age Ewes/doe6(27.3) 7(46.7)2(9.1) 5(33.3)14(63.6) 3(20.3)22(22.9) 15(15.6)Ewes/doe and lambs/kids7(28.0)5(20.0)13(52.0)25(26.0)Lambs/kids1(4.8)18(85.7)2(9.5)21(21.9)Total29(30.2)33(34.4)34(35.4)96(100) 6Year 201635Volume XVI Issue III Version IMedical ResearchGlobal Journal of Epidemiological Study of Small Ruminant Diseases in Selected Districts of Kaffa and Bench-Maji Zone, Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples Regional State (SNNPRs), Ethiopia © 2016 Global Journals Inc. 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