Preliminary Report on Prevalence of Intestinal Ciliate (Buxtonella sulcata) in Cattle of Assam


108 / 3

Authors

  • M. Das
  • D. K. Deka

Keywords:

Buxtonella sulcata, Prevalence, Cattle, Assam

Abstract

Buxtonella sulcata is an intestinal ciliate protozoon which inhabits the caecum of cattle. In neonates and immunocompromised calves it multiplies fast, become virulent and cause clinical disease. A total of 2339 fecal samples of calves (535), heifer (641) and adult (1163) cattle were screened for 1 year present in and around Guwahati, Assam for detection of B. sulcata infection by direct, sedimentation and formalin ethyl ether concentration methods. Examination of fecal samples revealed an overall prevalence of 0.81%infection of B. sulcata in dairy cattle. Age-wise, 0.74%, 0.78% and 0.85% infections of B. sulcata were recorded in calves (<1 year), heifer (1-3 years) and adult (>3 years) cattle, respectively. Strongyle sp., Eimeria sp., Amphistome, Strongyloides sp., Moniezia sp., Toxocara vitulorum, Trichuris sp., Fasciola gigantica and Bunostomum sp. were also recorded. This report may be considered as the first report of B. sulcata infection in cattle of Assam.

Author Biographies

  • M. Das
    Division of Animal Health, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya
  • D. K. Deka
    Department of Parasitology, College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Khanapara, Assam

Downloads

Submitted

2018-10-15

Published

2018-10-16

Issue

2017: Special Issue

Section

Articles

License

Submission of a manuscript implies that when the manuscript is accepted for publication, the authors agree to automatic transfer of the copyright to the publisher. The Indian Association of Hill Farming (IAHF), as the publisher, has the right to enter into any agreement with any organization in India or abroad engaged in reprography, photocopying, storage and dissemination of information contained in these journals. The IAHF has no objection in using the material, provided the information is being utilized for academic purpose but not for commercial use. Due credit line should be given to IAHF where information will be utilized.

How to Cite

Das, M., & Deka, D. K. (2018). Preliminary Report on Prevalence of Intestinal Ciliate (Buxtonella sulcata) in Cattle of Assam. Indian Journal of Hill Farming. http://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJHF/article/view/83979