Clinical management of jaundice in calves associated with bovine anaplasmosis

Abstract

Bovine anaplasmosis is caused by Anaplasma marginale. The present report demonstrates the successful therapeutic management of bovine anaplasmosisin calves. Clinical examination of affected animals revealed anorexia, presence of ticks on the body, lacrimation, yellow discoloration of the mucus membrane of the eyes and rise in body temperature (103 -104.60F).The blood smears examination revealed presence of Anaplasma organisms. The haematological and biochemical parameters revealed low level of Haemoglobin (Hb), Packed Cell Volume (PCV), Total erythrocyte count (TEC) and increased values of Serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) and serum bilirubin respectively. Affected animals were successfully treated with oxytertacycline, haematinics and antipyretics.