Vol. 10, Special Issue 11, Part A (2025)

Author(s): Sohil Kachara, Nabanita Ganguly, Bhupendrakumar Thakre and Mayank Goswami

Abstract: This study reports the clinical manifestation, diagnosis, and successful therapeutic management of theileriosis in a six-year-old buffalo. The animal presented with high fever (105°F), anorexia, lymphadenopathy, nasal discharge, brisket edema, and pale mucous membranes. Microscopic examination of a Giemsa-stained peripheral blood smear revealed Theileria annulata piroplasms and Koch’s blue bodies, confirming the diagnosis. Supportive therapy combined with a single intramuscular injection of buparvaquone (2.5 mg/kg body weight) led to rapid clinical improvement. Hematological parameters were monitored before and after treatment. The buffalo responded favorably within two days, showing marked recovery. The study highlights the importance of early diagnosis, appropriate chemotherapy, and supportive care in the management of tropical theileriosis in buffaloes.

DOI: 10.22271/veterinary.2025.v10.i11Sa.2697