Therapeutic management of haemoglobinuria associated with Babesia bigemina infection in Holstein Friesian cow-A case report

A three-half-year-old Holstein Friesian cow was presented to the Veterinary Clinical Complex (VCC), College of Veterinary Science Rampura Phul with a history of calving one week ago, weakness, inappetence, urine and milk discoloration, melena, decreased rumination, and reduced milk yield. Clinical examination revealed anemia, dehydration, and heavy tick infestation. Whole blood, urine and thin blood smear were sent to the veterinary diagnostic laboratory of VCC for a complete blood count (CBC) and parasite examination. Based on history, clinical examination, and laboratory data, the case was diagnosed as babesiosis and therapeutic management was initiated with diminazene aceturate and supportive therapy. The animal started improving after 48 hours of treatment and recovered clinically after seven days of therapy.