Abstract
Clinical Management of Babesiosis in Cattle: A Case Report
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Research Journal for Veterinary PractitionersAbstract | Babesiosis is a tick-transmitted disease caused by protozoans of the genus Babesia and it is characterized by haemolytic anemia and fever, with occasional hemoglobinuria and death
It is a disease with a world-wide distribution affecting many species of mammals with a major impact on cattle and man (Bock et al, 2004, Zintl et al, 2003)
On clinical examination elevated temperature ranging from 103oF to 104.2oF, accelerated heart rate and respiration, dyspnoea, Figure 1: Microscopic picture of blood smear with babesia organisms
Summary
Abstract | Babesiosis is a tick-transmitted disease caused by protozoans of the genus Babesia and it is characterized by haemolytic anemia and fever, with occasional hemoglobinuria and death. In the present study 4 cross bred cows aged between 4-6 years were presented to the college hospital with the history of fever, anorexia, passing coffee coloured urine, reduced milk yield, depression and reluctance to move. Examination of the blood smears confirmed the Babesia spp. in all the cows. Microscopy detection methods are still the cheapest and fastest methods used to identify Babesia parasites their sensitivity and specificity are limited. Haematological studies revealed reduced Hb, PCV and TEC. Urine was positive for haemoglobin, glucose and bile pigments. One cow died due to severe anemia
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