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Own Nasir, Bilal Iftikhar, Sarosh Zameer, Saleha Tahir.

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Peste des petits ruminants is a highly lethal viral disease that affects small non-domesticated ruminants (including sheep and goats). The pathogen that causes this disease is Small Ruminant Morbillivirus (SRM), which belongs to the genus Morbillivirus and is included in the family Paramyxoviridae. The transmission rate of this virus is very high, as one animal can transmit it to another animal in a very short period. This disease is of high concern for the farmer because it has a high impact on livestock and causes many economic losses in many countries around the world. This disease is difficult to treat due to it's short life cycle. Still, we use preventive measures like maintaining strict biosecurity and following proper diagnostic techniques for the early detection of the virus. Efficiently available modern vaccines are the most effective tools for prevention of animals from this lethal disease.

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