Vol. 8, Issue 2, Part A (2023)

Five Murrah buffalo calves from AAU-Zonal Livestock Research Station, Mandira, Murrah buffalo farm were observed with history of anorexia, weak and diarrhoea. The faecal samples were collected for examination of parasitic infestation. After examination of faecal sample Toxocara vitulorum eggs were detected. Affected calves were treated with Tablet Fenbendazole @ 5 mg/kg body weight, Bolus Biotrim-DS @ 1bolus/100 kg body weight, Inj. Ringer’s lactate solution I/V, Inj. Tribivet 2 ml I/M. On the next day of treatment, the animal was voided life parasite through faeces. All calves were recovered after 7 days of treatment.