Therapeutic Management of Theileriosis in Sheep

Ajay S. Satbige; N. A. Patil

doi:10.5455/ijlr.20200219094732

Therapeutic Management of Theileriosis in Sheep

Authors

Ajay S. Satbige Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary College, Bidar, Karnataka, INDIA
N. A. Patil Director of Extension, Karnataka Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bidar, Karnataka, INDIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5455/ijlr.20200219094732

Keywords:

Buparvaquone, Crossbred Sheep, Tick, Theileria

Abstract

Nine crossbred sheep presented with the symptoms of high fever (104°F to 106°F), pale mucous membrane, enlargement of superficial lymph nodes and the presence of ticks on the body. The blood smears examination revealed the presence of Theileria organisms. On hematology reveal decreased Packed cell volume (PCV %), haemoglobin (Hb) and total erythrocyte count (TEC). The affected sheep were treated with single dose of buparvaquone at the dose rate of 2.5 mg/kg body weight intramuscularly along with supportive therapy of iron sorbitol injection once in 3 days for 4 times could cure all the animals.

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Published

30-06-2020

How to Cite

Satbige, A. S., & Patil, N. A. (2020). Therapeutic Management of Theileriosis in Sheep. International Journal of Livestock Research, 10(6), 168–170. https://doi.org/10.5455/ijlr.20200219094732