Degnala disease in Buffalo calves: A brief review

Authors

  • Pramod Kumar Rashtriya Gokul Mission, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Piprakothi, East Champaran, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar, India Author
  • A. Kundu Rashtriya Gokul Mission, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Piprakothi, East Champaran, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar, India Author
  • Arvind Kumar Singh Rashtriya Gokul Mission, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Piprakothi, East Champaran, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar, India Author
  • Manoj Kumar Rashtriya Gokul Mission, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Piprakothi, East Champaran, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46492/IJAI/2025.10.1.26

Keywords:

Degnala, Fusarium spp., Penta Sulph, Necrosis, Gangrene, Mycotoxin

Abstract

Degnala is mycotoxicoses caused by fusarium spp. affecting buffaloes and cattle. It is associated with the paddy straw feeding to the animals, especially buffaloes calves. Four female buffalo calves were presented in winter month with typical sign of necrosis and gangrene of the extremities including the tail and lower limbs. On clinical examination it was suspected as degnala disease. Antibiotics, Penta sulphate mixture along with supportive therapy was given to all the calves for ten days. Buffalo calves well respond to the treatment and complete recovered after the treatment. 

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Published

2025-05-19

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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): Vol. 10, No. 01, Part - 02, June, 2025

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Kumar, P., A., K., Singh, A. K., & Kumar, M. (2025). Degnala disease in Buffalo calves: A brief review. International Journal of Agricultural Invention, 10(1), 204-208. https://doi.org/10.46492/IJAI/2025.10.1.26