Vol. 11, Special Issue 11 (2022)

Author(s):
S Sunandhadevi, K Gopal, M Ranjith Kumar, K Mahendran, RC Sundararajan, E Madhesh, M Kalaivanan, V Vijayanand and M Balagangatharathilagar

Abstract:
A five years old graded Murrah she-buffalo was presented with the history of anorexia, depression and reduced milk yield since one week. Clinical examination revealed enlargement of lymph nodes, severely congested conjunctival mucous membrane and vaginal mucous membrane. Temperature, Heart rate, pulse rate and respiratory rate were within the normal range. Whole blood, blood smear and serum sample were evaluated. Peripheral blood smear examination confirmed Trypanosoma evansi. The animal was treated with three dose of Diaminazene aceturate injection along with supportive treatment. Clinical signs completely subsided after two weeks of therapy. The animal had uneventful recovery.