Diagnosis:
Based on blood smear examination, stained with Geimsa stain, bluish
bodies present in RBCs. Mostly sample is taken by absorption from
swollen lymph nodes or micro capillaries of tip of ear. PCR, ELISA,
CFT.
Treatment:
Most effective drug is buparvaquone
1 ml for 20 Kg intramuscularly. Repeat
after two days because animal may not respond to first injection but
may quickly respond to second. Oxytetracyclin 10-20 mg/Kg for 4-6
days regularly. Antipyretics/anti inflammatory drugs are also
administered.
Fluid therapy/blood transfusion depends upon severity. 6-8 litres
blood can be infused in cattle. If severe jaundice then give
dextrose 5%.
Control:
Intramuscular administration of 1 ml injection buparvaquone per calf
in the first week of life has been shown to have 100% protective
efficacy.
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