BABESIOSIS IN A PREGNANT COW: A CASE REPORT

Thirunavukkarasu S. B.; Vijayasarathi M.K

doi:10.56093/ijvasr.v50i5.130946

Authors

Thirunavukkarasu S. B. Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department Government of Tamil Nadu
Vijayasarathi Assistant Professor, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Orathanadu, Tamil Nadu, India

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v50i5.130946

Keywords:

Abortion, Babesia spp, Bovine, Diminazine aceturate

Abstract

Five years old seven month pregnant crossbred Jersey cow was presented with the history of anorexia and passing coffee coloured urine. Clinical examination of the animal revealed fever, pale mucous membrane, haemoglobinuria, suspended rumination and moderate tick infestation. Peripheral blood smear was stained with Giemsa stain and examined under compound light microscope found that the sample was positive for Babesia spp. The animal was treated with diminazine aceturate @ 3.5mg/kg b.wt IM along with supportive therapy. The animal was successfully recovered from the Babesiosis, after the ten days of recovery the cow was aborted.

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