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

Authors

  • Anil Kumar Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna
  • M K Singh Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna
  • G D Singh Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna
  • Nikee Kumari Institute of Animal Health and Production (IAHP), Patna
  • Shashi Kala Institute of Animal Health and Production (IAHP), Patna

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

Author Biographies

Anil Kumar, Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna

Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna

M K Singh, Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna

Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna

G D Singh, Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna

Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna

Nikee Kumari, Institute of Animal Health and Production (IAHP), Patna

Institute of Animal Health and Production (IAHP), Patna

Shashi Kala, Institute of Animal Health and Production (IAHP), Patna

Institute of Animal Health and Production (IAHP), Patna

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Published

2019-07-09

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