Concurrent protozoal and endoparasitic infection and its management in a munjal sheep Sharma Maneesh1,*, Bhagwan Jai2, Gupta Snehil3 1Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Sciences, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar-125004 (Haryana) 2Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Sciences, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar-125004 (Haryana) 3Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Parasitology, College of Veterinary Sciences, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar-125004 (Haryana) *Corresponding author. E-mail: drmaneeshvet@gmail.com
Online published on 16 September, 2024. Abstract A ram was presented with history of anorexia, persistent high fever, salivation, slight coughing, staggering gait and convulsions since last three days. Clinical findings revealed dullness, depression, pale conjunctival mucus membrane, increased rectal temperature, heart rate and respiratory rate etc. Hematological examination revealed anemic changes and absolute neutrophilia. Microscopic examination of thin blood smear revealed presence of annular piroplasms of Theileria species in erythrocytes. Biochemical examination revealed increased Blood urea nitrogen (BUN), Serum Creatinine, Aspartate Amino Transferase (AST), Alanine Amino Transferase (ALT), Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) and Total bilirubin. However, total protein and albumin level were decreased. Electrolyte analysis revealed decreased levels of sodium, but no changes in chloride and potassium ion levels. Qualitative fecal examination revealed presence of mixed infection of Strongyle eggs and coccidian oocysts. Sheep was treated successfully with single dose of Buparvaquone along with supportive therapy. Animals recovered completely within two weeks of therapy. Post therapeutic microscopic examination of blood smear and fecal sample revealed absence of Theileria spp., strongyle eggs and coccidian oocysts. Top Keywords Coccidia, Munjal, Sheep, Strongyle, Theileria. Top |