Prevalence, molecular signature and risk analysis of tropical theileriosis in Gir cattle in south-western region of Gujarat, India

VIJAY L  PARMAR; A A  VAGH; U D  PATEL; A K  BILWAL; B J  THAKRE; N N  BRAHMBHATT; TAPASKUMAR  PATBANDHA; J N  PARMAR

doi:10.56093/ijans.v95i1.158430

Authors

VIJAY L PARMAR College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Kamdhenu University, Junagadh, Gujarat
A A VAGH College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Kamdhenu University, Junagadh, Gujarat
U D PATEL College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Kamdhenu University, Junagadh, Gujarat
A K BILWAL College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Kamdhenu University, Junagadh, Gujarat
B J THAKRE College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Kamdhenu University, Junagadh, Gujarat
N N BRAHMBHATT College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Kamdhenu University, Junagadh, Gujarat
TAPASKUMAR PATBANDHA Polytechnic in Animal Husbandry, Kamdhenu University, Junagadh, Gujarat
J N PARMAR College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Kamdhenu University, Junagadh, Gujarat

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijans.v95i1.158430

Keywords:

Clinical phenotypes, Cytochrome b (Cytb), Gir cattle, Risk analysis, Tropical theileriosis

Abstract

The study signifies pioneering effort for development of preventive strategies of tropical theileriosis in Gir Cattle by shedding the light on epidemiological information regarding age, season, lactational status, tick infestation and importance of tick control. On the other hand, key clinical observations viz., pyrexia, lymphadenopathy, altered appetite, ocular and nasal discharge, pale mucous membrane, and tick infestations of the study provide the platform for early diagnosis of disease in field conditions to veterinary professionals.

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