Diagnosis and Therapeutic Management of Babesiosis in a Murrah buffalo

A buffalo was presented with history of anorexia, high fever (104⁰F), staggering gait, tick infestation, decrease in milk yield and brisket oedema. Clinical findings were mildly congested conjunctival mucus membrane, high temperature and brisket oedema. Hematological examination revealed anemic changes and neutrophilic leucocytosis. Blood smear examination revealed confirmatory diagnosis of presence of pyriform piroplasms of Babesia species. Biochemical examination revealed increased level of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine and total bilirubin etc. Animal was effectively treated with Inj. Diminazine aceturate @ 3.5 mg/kg b. wt. along with hematinics and supportive therapy.