Dynamics of the incidence of non-communicable diseases of cattle in St. Petersburg for 2024

Abstract

Non-infectious diseases in various clinical forms are one of the most pressing problems among all diseases in modern livestock farms. This article presents monitoring of the most common non-communicable diseases of cattle for the first through fourth quarters of 2024 in agricultural organizations in St. Petersburg. The study established a seasonality of pathologies: the maximum number of sick animals is recorded in the autumn months and early winter (from October to December), while the minimum indicators are in the spring months and early summer (from April to June). The nosological profile is represented by diseases of the digestive and respiratory systems, metabolic disorders, and poisonings (including in young animals), with a determination of their proportional distribution by morbidity and mortality. It was revealed that of the 1,084 registered cases of non-communicable diseases of cattle, the majority were diseases of the digestive system (44.4%) and metabolic (24.7%). The most common forms are: dyspepsia, bronchopneumonia, osteodystrophy, and ketosis. The obtained data allows for the timely implementation of a range of veterinary and zootechnical measures aimed at preserving the health of animals and the products obtained from them.