1Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Sciences, Abhilashi University, Chail Chowk, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India
2Department of Animal Nutrition, School of Veterinary Sciences, Abhilashi University, Chail Chowk, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India
3Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, School of Veterinary Sciences, Abhilashi University, Chail Chowk, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India
4Department of Livestock Production Management, School of Veterinary Sciences, Abhilashi University, Chail Chowk, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India
*Corresponding author: PR Aziz; E-mail: azizpeer3@gmail.com
Online Published on 27 February, 2026.
A 6 year old Kankrej bull was referred to the Veterinary Clinical Complex, with the complaint of anorexia, weakness, reluctance to move and oedema at brisket region from last 5 days. Clinical examination revealed pale mucous membranes, elevated rectal temperature, tachypnoea, tachycardia, reduced rumen motility, swollen pre-scapular lymph nodes, oedema at the brisket region and slight engorgement of the jugular vein. X-ray was done and the radiographic findings did not reveal any defect. Then ECG was advised and it revealed that the heart was working with a normal sinus rhythm but heart beat was slightly high. Peripheral blood sample was collected from ear vein and examined for the haemoprotozoans. Microscopic examination of the peripheral blood smears was positive for Theileria annulata organisms. Blood samples were collected for complete blood count and serum biochemical analysis. After treatment an uneventful recovery was noticed as was seen from the decrease in the fluid of brisket region.
⓿ A rare case of pseudopericarditis was observed in a bull suffering from theileriosis.
⓿ The bull exhibited signs such as fever, brisket edema, respiratory distress and weakness.
⓿ This case highlights an unusual cardiac manifestation of theileriosis that veterinarians should consider in endemic regions
Kankrej bull, Oedema, Brisket region, Radiograph, ECG
