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Clinical Management of Sarcoptic Mange in a Deoni Calf in Parbhani, Maharashtra, India

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A Deoni cattle male calf presented with history of pruritus, scratching, self biting, erythema and alopecia at Department of Veterinary Medicine, COVAS, MAFSU, Parbhani. The skin scraping examination revealed Sarcoptes scabiei infestation. In haematological profile, marked neutropenia and eosinophilia were observed. The calf was treated with Inj. Doramectin @ 0.2 mg/kg BW SC weekly interval for the period of three weeks. The supportive therapy included Inj. Chlorpheniramine maleate @ 0.5 mg/kg body weight I/M and Inj. Multivitamin 2 ml IM for 5 days. The calf showed uneventful recovery with absence of pruritus, exudative erythema and regrowth of hairs after 24th day of treatment.

Source: Journal of Scientific Research and Reports

DOI: 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i112635

Authors: M.P. Sakhare, MFMF Siddiqui, S. T. Kalwaghe, T. A. Shafi, U. U. Wakade

Institution: Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University

Language: English

Topic: Dermatological diseases and infestations

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404717516

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