Bovine Theileriosis and its Theraueutic Management in Crossroad Cows- A Clinical Study in 3 Cases
BOVINE THEILERIOSIS AND ITS THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT IN CROSSBRED COWS- A CLINICAL STUDY IN 3 CASES
Abstract
Three female crossbred cattle aged between 3-5 years were presented to Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, BVC, Patna, with history of dullness, anorexia, high body temperature and coughing. Clinical examination revealed anorexia, enlargement of pre-scapular and pre-femoral lymph nodes, pallor mucous, high rectal temperature (104–106 0F) in all affected cattle and suspected forhaemoprotozoan diseases. The blood smear examination of all affected cattle revealed Theileria infection.Single dose of buparvaquone and Oxytetracycline intravenously for 5 days along with supportive treatment has better effect against Theileria annulata in cattle.
Key words: Anemia, Buparvaquone, Oxytetracycline, nandrolonedeaconate, Piroplasms