Animal Diseases

Pinworm Infection in Indian Star Tortoise

Nematodes are common in digestive system of tortoise and oxyurids(pinworm) are common in the colon of tortoises, although they are usually non-pathogenic. Worms have long tapering tail end, so called as pinworm. Clinical signs of anorexia, regurgitation, obstruction have been attributed to the presence of such parasites. >>>

Animal Diseases

Heat Stress- Can be life threatening

Heat stress is a common condition in working equines, especially in the summer months. Excessive weight lifting and running releases sweat causing water and ionic loss. If it is hot and humid, the humidity decreases the amount of heat loss that can be achieved through evaporation, increasing the risk of heat stress. >>>

Animal Diseases

Leukoderma (Vitiligo) in Livestock

Leukoderma or Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease of the skin that is characterized by patchy depigmentation (i.e., white spots) and results from the loss of melanocytes, which are pigment-producing cells. Leukoderma is patchy depigmentation of skin with premature graying of local hairs with the usual manifestation as appearance of patches of gray or white hair. Leukoderma as a pigmentary disorder of unknown cause characterized by depigmented patches due to destruction of melanocyte. >>>

Animal Diseases

Insights into the current Livestock Health and Animal Disease status of India

India is an agrarian country and a large portion of rural population depends on agriculture and animal health sector. Livestock population of our country is approximately 536 million (Livestock census, GOI, 2019) which is highest in world and a large number of population depend on livestock for their income and livelihood. Livestock sector contribute 4.5% of GDP and 25.6% of the agriculture and allied sector. >>>

Animal Diseases

Chief causes of extended recumbency in bovines

Under normal circumstances, a bovine spends about 9-10 hours in standing position and 14-15 hours while resting on a comfortable floor. A completely healthy milking cow or buffalo can continuously remain in a decumbent position for 30 minutes to four hours. If she remains accumbent for longer periods or she doesn’t even make an attempt to rise, then, a serious problem could be guessed.      >>>