Diagnosis and Management of Equine Microfilariosis Sivajothi S.*, Reddy B. Sudhakara, Srinivas S. Sai, Naveen J. Department of Veterinary Parasitology, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University (SVVU) Proddatur Dist. YSR, Kadapa-516360 (Andhra Pradesh) *Corresponding author. E-mail: sivajothi579@gmail.com
Online published on 4 May, 2019. Abstract Three horses were presented with history of anorexia for last 3–5 days. Clinical examination revealed congested mucous membranes, fever, tachycardia, arrhythmia and tachypnoea. Microscopic examination of peripheral blood revealed presence of motile microfilaria of Setaria spp. Horses were treated with three doses of injection Ivermectin @ 200 μg/kg b. wt. at weekly interval along with supportive therapy. Out of three horses, two horses responded well and uneventful recovery was noticed. Top Keywords Horse, ivermectin, microfilaria, Setaria equina. Top |