Studies on Prevalence and Etiology of Anemia in Buffaloes in Krishna  District, Andhra Pradesh

G. Priyanka; N. Lakshmi Rani; V. Vaikunta Rao; C. Sreedevi

doi:10.5455/ijlr.20191030110243

Studies on Prevalence and Etiology of Anemia in Buffaloes in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh

Authors

G. Priyanka Department of Veterinary Medicine, N.T.R College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
N. Lakshmi Rani Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, Srivenkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
V. Vaikunta Rao Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, Srivenkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
C. Sreedevi Department of Veterinary Parasitology, N.T.R College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5455/ijlr.20191030110243

Keywords:

Anemia, Buffaloes, Mineral Deficiency, Parasites, Prevalence

Abstract

The present study was conducted to determine the prevalence of anemia in buffaloes and to explore the
probable etiology. Out of 1096 buffaloes of different age and sex reared under different managemental
practices in Krishna district, 116 (10.58 %) animals were anemic. The prevalence of anemia was higher in
buffalo calves (18.08%) followed by prepubertal heifers (16.25%) aged between 1-3 years and less in adult
buffaloes ( 9.33%). Mineral deficiency and parasites were the major causes of anaemia in the present study.
Mineral deficiency contributed to anemia in 72.41 per cent of the anemic buffaloes while parasitic etiology
was recorded in 49.13% buffaloes.

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Published

29-02-2020

How to Cite

G. Priyanka, Rani, N. L., Rao, V. V., & C. Sreedevi. (2020). Studies on Prevalence and Etiology of Anemia in Buffaloes in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. International Journal of Livestock Research, 10(2), 30–35. https://doi.org/10.5455/ijlr.20191030110243