Therapeutic management of Bovine babesiosis in four HF crossbred cattle

Abstract

Four crossbred cattle were presented in Animal Production Research Institute, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar with history of coffee color urine, raised body temperature, anaemia, weakness, anorexia, pale mucous membrane. 
Their clinical and haemato biochemical finding reveals bovine babesiosis. The etiology of this disease is intracellular protozoal parasite called  Babesia bigemina and  Babesia bovis and are transmitted from diseased animal to healthy animals through Riphicephalus 
microplus and Riphicephalus annulatus ticks and mites. Haemogram revealed anaemia (decreased Hemoglobin), reduced PCV (Packed cell volume) in three cows, reduced number of RBC, elevated BUN (Blood urea nitrogen) and decreased blood glucose level. These animals were successfully treated with Diaminazine Diaceturate and Oxytetracycline long acting drugs along with symptomatic supportive therapy.