Current status of abortion in buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) associated with infectious agents: A short communication

Abstract

Buffalo play a significant role in the economy of many countries. It is a multi-purpose animal, used as milk, meat and draught. Its importance increases in developing countries where, slaughter of cattle is illegal. However, the quality of meat is better than cattle. Abortions due to infection could impel the dairy and meat industry towards economic crises. The causes of abortion are multi-factorial and can be infectious (bacteria, viruses, protozoa and fungi) or non-infectious due to physical, genetic/chromosomal, nutritional, chemical, drug-induced, hormonal and miscellaneous agents. Infectious causes are more important than other. Although, all causative agents have not the same potential to cause abortion in buffalo as in cattle. Limited reports are available in this field so, needs more research.