Pantnagar Journal of Research

Abstract

Verminous pneumonia is an important parasitic respiratory disease of goats causing significant economic losses, especially under extensive grazing systems. The present case report describes the gross and histopathological findings of verminous pneumonia in a 2-year-old Gaddi goat. Grossly, the lungs showed multifocal, raised, whitish emphysematous nodules predominantly in the caudal lobes and failed to collapse on opening of the thoracic cavity. Frothy exudate mixed with slender lungworms was observed in the trachea and major bronchi. Microscopically, parasitic eggs were present within alveoli and bronchioles, surrounded by eosinophilic inflammatory exudate. These lesions demonstrate significant inflammatory and structural alterations in the lungs, compromising respiratory function. The findings highlight the importance of pathological examination for accurate diagnosis and reinforce the need for strategic deworming and improved management practices to control lungworm infections in goats.