Therapeutic Management of Winter Coccidiosis in Cattle calves of Morigaon, Assam


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Authors

  • A. Hazarika
  • M. Das

Keywords:

Calves, Winter coccidiosis, Eimeria spp., Charaibahi, Assam

Abstract

Winter coccidiosis was observed in nine (9) non-descript cattle calves of about 4-10 months of age from Charaibahi village, Morigaon, Assam. Examination of fecal samples revealed presence of five species of Eimeria viz. E. bovis (88.88%), E. zuernii (66.66%), E. auburnensis (55.55%), E. ellipsoidalis (33.33%) and E. alabamensis (22.22%). Oocyst count per gram of feces ranged from 50 to 950 in infected calves. All the calves were treated successfully with Sulphadimidine @ 0.2g per kg b. wt. orally for 5 days, Paracetamol and Nimesulide @ 1 bolus per 100 kg b. wt. orally for 3 days and fluid therapy @ 500ml intravenously daily for 3 days. Multivitamin @ 250g per 100kg of feed was given daily as a supportive supplement for 1 month. After 5 days of treatment, the calves recovered gradually and started normal feeding.

Author Biographies

  • A. Hazarika
    Key Village Centre, Charaibahi, Morigaon, Animal
  • M. Das
    Division of Animal Health, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya

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Submitted

2018-10-16

Published

2018-10-16

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2017: Special Issue

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How to Cite

Hazarika, A., & Das, M. (2018). Therapeutic Management of Winter Coccidiosis in Cattle calves of Morigaon, Assam. Indian Journal of Hill Farming. http://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJHF/article/view/83998