A Study of the Clinico-Haematological Profile and Therapeutic Management of Acute Babesiosis in A Cross-Bred Jersey Cow

摘要

Babesiosis is a tick-borne disease caused by protozoans of the genus Babesia. It causes haemolytic anaemia, fever, and occasionally hemoglobinuria, as well as death. A cross-bred jersey cow, aged 6 years, was brought to the Government Veterinary Hospital in Cheruthuruthy with symptoms of fever, anorexia, passing coffee-colored urine, and low milk yield. Babesia spp. is found in all the cows after blood smears were examined. Although their sensitivity and specificity are reduced, microscopy detection methods are still the cheapest and fastest methods for identifying Babesia parasites. Hb, PCV, and TEC levels were found to be lower in haematological studies. Hyperglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia, BUN, AST, and hypoprotienemia were discovered in the blood. Haemoglobin, glucose, and bile pigments were found in the urine. The cow was successfully treated with diminazene aceturate (Berenil) at 2.5 mg/kg body weight in conjunction with supportive treatment.