Cryptosporidiosis in buffalo calves

Authors

  • Archana Bharti Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Madhu Swamy Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Amita Dubey Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Madhya Pradesh, India

Keywords:

Bubalus bubalis, buffaloes, buffalo calf, Cryptosporidium, diarrhoea, parasite, Ziehl-Neelsen stain

Abstract

Study was conducted to determine the prevalence of naturally occurring Cryptosporidium spp. parasite in buffalo calves of Jabalpur region and the pathological effects produced by them contributing to calf mortality. 34.21% (13/38) Cryptosporidium oocyst prevalence were found in buffalo calves with Ziehl-Neelsen stain. Maximum 75% (03/04) positive cases were of diarrhoeic calves. More than 05 Cryptosporidium oocyst/ smear (22 mm x 40 mm) were found in 5 faecal samples including 04 diarrhoeic/enteric and 01 non diarrhoeic animals. Maximum 58.33% (07/12) male and 23.07% (06/26) female were revealed the presence of Cryptosporidium spp. The maximum positive cases (06/13) were diagnosed in hot and humid weather. Carcass of buffalo calves found positive for Cryptosporidium spp. were dehydrated with soiled perianal region and anal dilatation. Small intestine appeared congested whereas ballooning was observed in the large intestine and mesenteric lymph nodes were uniformly enlarged.

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Author Biographies

Archana Bharti, Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Madhya Pradesh, India

Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary College Jabalpur

Madhu Swamy, Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Madhya Pradesh, India

Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary College Jabalpur, M.P.

Amita Dubey, Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Madhya Pradesh, India

Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary College Jabalpur

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Published

2020-06-30

How to Cite

Bharti, A., Swamy, M., & Dubey, A. (2020). Cryptosporidiosis in buffalo calves. Buffalo Bulletin, 39(2), 195–200. Retrieved from https://kuojs.lib.ku.ac.th/index.php/BufBu/article/view/1872

Issue

Vol. 39 No. 2 (2020): April - June

Section

Original Article

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