Vol. 10, Issue 4, Part B (2025)

Author(s): Moni Theresa TS, Gnani Charitha V, Guru Vishnu P, Bhagya Lakshmi J and Revathi P

Abstract: A graded Murrah buffalo infested with concurrent demodectic and psoroptic mange was recorded at the field camp of Sunnapurallapalli Village, Proddatur. On clinical examination, the affected regions showed pruritic skin lesions on the foot, shank and upper rear surface with crusts, scabs and eruptions. The condition was further complicated by secondary bacterial infection. Deep, as well as superficial skin scrapings were collected and processed for further parasitological evaluation. Based on the microscopic detection, concurrent mite infestation was revealed with the presence of different stages of Psoroptes natalensis and Demodex bovis mites. Further, haematology revealed reduced hemoglobin, TEC and PCV values along with leucocytosis, neutrophilia and eosinophilia. The animal was segregated from other farm animals for 3-4 weeks till cured and advised to dip the affected parts in lime-sulphur solution (30ml of solution in a litre of water) and repeated at 5-7 days interval. Injectable Ivermectin @ 200 µg/kg body weight was given subcutaneously once a week for three weeks to kill the mites and supportive therapy with antibiotics and analgesics. After three weeks of treatment, the animal showed improvement and recovered completely.