Toxocarosis in Buffalo Calves: A Report of Two Cases

Authors

  • S. K. Maiti College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry Anjora, Durg
  • A. K. Santra College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry Anjora, Durg
  • B. D. Sahu College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry Anjora, Durg

Keywords:

Buffalo calf, mortality, toxocarosis, piperazine

Abstract

A study was conducted to ascertain the cause of diarrhoea in two buffalo calves. Faecal sample examination revealed presence of large number of eggs of Toxocara vitulorum. Both the calves recovered after treatment with piperazine @ 200 mg/kg body weight and supportive treatment. 

Author Biographies

S. K. Maiti, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry Anjora, Durg

Department of Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine

A. K. Santra, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry Anjora, Durg

Department of Livestock Production and Management

B. D. Sahu, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry Anjora, Durg

Department of Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine

Pashmina goats grazing in ladakh

Published

2009-12-31

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2

Section

Clinical Articles