Therapeutic Management of Acute Intestinal Schistosomiasis in A Red Kandhari Bullock

Abstract

Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease of cattle that is caused by trematode worms and results in morbidity, mortality, reduced fertility and productivity. A three-year-old Red Kandhari bull weighing 300 kg was presented to Department of Veterinary Medicine, COVAS, MAFSU, Parbhani, Maharashtra with a history of bloody diarrhea and anorexia. Clinical examination revealed rectal temperature 104°F, moderate dehydration, pale conjunctival mucous membranes and bloody diarrhea. Fecal sample analysis showed the presence of spindle-shaped Schistosoma eggs. Based on the history, clinical findings and laboratory examination, the case was diagnosed as intestinal schistosomiasis. The bullock was treated with Praziquantel @ 25 mg/kg orally, with a repeat dose after three weeks, Inj. Sulphadimidine sodium @ 15 ml/50 kg im, Inj. Ascorbic Acid @ 15 mg/kg iv, Inj. Carbazochrome salicylate 10 ml im, Inj. Pheniramine Maleate @ 0.5 mg/kg im, Inj. Meloxicam @ 0.5 mg/kg im. The bull showed a complete recovery after three days of successful therapeutic management.