Therapeutic Management of Concurrent Theileriosis and Hemorrhagic Septicemia in Buffaloes Singh Ritika1,*, Soni A.K.2, Bagherwal R.K.3, Shukla Supriya4, Akil M.5 Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University (NDVSU) Mhow-453446 (Madhya Pradesh) 1Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Veterinary Pathology 2Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Pathology 3Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Pathology 4Professor, Department of Veterinary Pathology 5Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University (NDVSU) Mhow-453446 (Madhya Pradesh) *Corresponding author E-mail: ritikasingh1202@gmail.com
Online published on 30 November, 2019. Abstract Three buffaloes were presented with anorexia, reduced water intake, salivation and swelling in neck region since last three days. Clinical examination revealed dullness, nasal discharge, restlessness, profuse salivation, rapid respiration, swelling in brisket region and congested ocular mucus membrane. Blood smears examination revealed presence of Koch's blue bodies and bipolar organisms confirming concurrent theileriosis and hemorrhagic septicemia. The animals were treated with Diminazene aceturate, single dose and Oxytetracycline intravenous twice daily for five days. Iron and liver tonics along with anti-inflammatories were given as supportive therapy. After five days animals recovered clinically. Top Keywords Buffalo, concurrent, hemorrhagic septicemia, theileriosis. Top |