5-Title: Therapeutic management of coccidiosis in buffalo calves: A case study
Authors: P Ramesh and GS Haritha
Source: Ruminant Science (2024)-13(2):215-218.

Abstract

How to cite this manuscript: Ramesh P and Haritha GS (2024). Therapeutic management of coccidiosis in buffalo calves: A case study. Ruminant Science 13(2):215-218.
Abstract
The present case study reports 12 cases of coccidiosis in graded Murrah buffalo calves at a private farm in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. The cases were presented with the history of pasty and hemorrhagic foul-smelling diarrhoea in five calves and in remaining the diarrhoea was yellowish green. Anorexia, loss of body condition and weakness in few cases were reported. Clinical examination revealed emaciation, poor hair coat, dehydration and generalized weakness. The vitals were normal. Fecal examination revealed Eimeria spp. oocysts. Anaemia, neutrophilia, low protein and albumin were the significant hemato biochemical findings. The calves were treated with oxytetracycline @5 mg/kg bwt IV, Chlorpheniramine maleate @ 0.5 mg/kb bwt IM along with fluid therapy for five days. Supplementation with Iron; vitamin and liver tonic were suggested. The calves recovered uneventfully within three days of treatment. However, the faecal samples were reexamined after seven days which were negative. Further certain managemental practices were advised to prevent the reinfection.
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