Vol. 12, Issue 3 (2023)

Author(s):
M Kalaivanan, E Madhesh, V Kumar, M Balgangatharathilagar, V Vijayanand, M Ranjithkumar, S Sunandhadevi and JP Anisha

Abstract:
The present study is on a rare incidence of babesiosis in a four month old calf, as the disease is more common in adults due to inverse age resistance. The calf was presented with a history of coffee coloured urine and anorexia. On clinical examination, mild icteric mucous membrane enlarged superficial lymph node and tick infestation were observed. Hematological parameters revealed an anaemic blood picture and piroplasms of Babesia bigemina were identified by microscopical examination of peripheral blood smear. The calf was successfully treated with diminazene aceturate, oxytetracycline along with supportive therapy and oral hematinics. The animal showed improvement within three days of therapy and had an uneventful recovery after two weeks.