Toxocara infestation in a suckling buffalo calf: A Case report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
The present clinical case reports Toxocara infestation in a suckling buffalo calf and its management. A 20 days old female buffalo calf was brought to Mobile Veterinary Unit of Tihidi Block, Bhadrak, and Odisha with the history of passing mucoid faeces with heavy straining since 8 days. The direct faecal sample examination was found highly positive for Toxocariosis. The quantitative estimation by the McMaster counting has indicated the presence of 3.6 x 104 number of Toxocara vitulorum eggs per gram (EPG). Oral suspension of Albendazole with supportive therapy treatment was done. The parasitic eggs were not found in faecal sample examination after 20th days. Keywords: Toxocara vitulorum, infestation, EPG, albendazole, transmammary
Authors and Affiliations
Satyasamparna Raut, Rajesh Kumar Sahu, Akhya Mahalik
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