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1. Etiology and haemato-biochemical alterations in
cattle of Jammu suffering from anaemia - Jagpreet Singh, S. K. Gupta,
Randhir Singh and S. A. Hussain
Veterinary World, 7(2): 49-51
doi:
10.14202/vetworld.2014.49-51
Abstract
Aim: To obtain the clinical
appraisal and haemato-biochemical alterations in cattle suffering
from anaemia in Jammu division of J&K, India.
Materials and Methods: 125 cattle were screened for anaemia
on the basis of Haemoglobin (Hb) concentration. Blood samples were
taken for estimation of Hb, packed cell volume (PCV), total
erythrocyte count (TEC), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean
corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH), mean corpuscular haemoglobin
concentration (MCHC), total protein, albumin, total bilirubin,
plasma iron and total iron binding capacity (TIBC). Faecal samples
were screened for ova/ cyst and peripheral blood smear was
examined for haemoprotozoa. The animals with Hb < 8g/ dl were
categorized as anaemic.
Results: Out of 125 cattle screened for anaemia, 47 (37.6%)
were anaemic. Levels of Hb, PCV, TEC, MCH, MCHC and plasma iron
were significantly lower in anaemic cattle than non-anaemic cattle
while TIBC was significantly higher. The clinical signs in
majority of the anaemic animals were depression, pale mucous
membrane, dehydration and rough body coat. Faecal examination
revealed parasitic infestation in 25 of those anaemic animals (Trichostrongyloids
- 16 and Bunostomum- 09). Ticks were seen in seven animals,
whereas three animals were lice/ flea infested. Peripheral blood
smear examination revealed Babesia bigemina infection in five
animals.
Conclusion: Hb, PCV, Plasma iron and TIBC were
significantly altered in the present study and can be used for
diagnosis of anaemia in cattle. The major causes of anaemia in
this study were endo- and ecto-parasitic infestations.
Keywords: anaemia, cattle, parasitic infestation, TIBC
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