Vol. 13, Issue 2 (2024)

Author(s):
Raju Shelar, Balaji Ambore, Vitthal Dhaygude, Pooja Shinde, Santosh Swami and Sayali Deshmukh

Abstract:
A Jersey cow, aged 4 years was brought to VCC, KNPCVS, Shirwal due to symptoms of anorexia, high fever (104.30F), progressive weakness, laboured breathing, yellowish mucous membranes, enlarged pre-scapular lymph nodes, slight yellow-coloured faeces, dark urine, reduced milk production, and tick infestation. Upon microscopic examination of the blood smear, Anaplasma marginale piroplasms were discovered in the RBCs. Haematological analysis revealed anaemia with low haemoglobin level (3.3g/dl), low PCV (9.5%), and decreased erythrocyte count (1.68×106/µl). The cow was successfully treated and managed with antibiotic oxytetracycline supported with hematinics and beetroot feeding.