Surgical management of gid disease in Black Bengal goat: A case report

Md. Mahfuzul Haque; Md. Julkar Nayeen; Md. Khademul Islam; Nishat Zaman; Abdullah Al Hasan; Md. Mukter Hossain; Md Bashir Uddin

doi:10.5455/JRVS.20250131050630

Abstract
Gid disease, caused by the larval stage of Taenia multiceps, is a rare but significant neurological disorder in small ruminants, leading to economic and welfare concerns. This case report describes the successful surgical management of gid disease in a Black Bengal (BB) goat at the Professor Mosleh Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The objective was to document the clinical presentation, diagnosis, surgical intervention, and postoperative management to provide a reference for veterinarians handling similar cases. A 1.5-year-old female BB goat presented with symptoms of circling movement, anorexia, and a softened skull near the left horn. The diagnosis was based on clinical signs and confirmed through microscopic examination of cystic nodules. Under local anesthesia, a V-shaped incision was made in the skull, and the cysts were surgically removed using mosquito artery forceps. Postoperative management included antibiotics, analgesics, and antiseptic dressing, with continuous monitoring for 12 days. The surgical intervention resulted in the successful removal of the cysts, leading to full recovery without complications. The goat resumed normal activity, and sutures were removed by day 12. This case highlights the effectiveness of timely surgical intervention in managing and controlling coenurosis in grazing goats. Preventive strategies, including controlling dog access to grazing areas and regular deworming, are essential for reducing gid disease incidence in goats.

Key words: Coenurosis cerebralis, Black Bengal goat, Surgical management, PMAC, Bangladesh