Vol. 7, Issue 12 (2018)

Author(s):
Dr. Raghavendra SV, Dr. Anand Kumar A, Dr. Amaravathi P, Dr. Chengalva Rayulu V and Dr. Anusha V

Abstract:
Out of 100 faecal samples collected from ailing lambs, 68 samples were positive for different parasitic ova and oocysts. It was maximum in the age group of 4-6 months. Various parasitic ova identified were eggs of Strongyle, Moniezia sp, Schistosoma sp, Haemonchus sp, Paramphistomum sp, Trichuris sp and oocysts of Coccidia sp. Among 102 blood samples collected from ailing lambs decreased PCV, Hb, TEC, MCHC, neutrophils, monocytes, eosinophils and increased TLC, MCV, MCH, lymphocytes were observed when compared with apparently healthy group (n=10). Out of 50 serum samples from ailing lambs screened, increased TP, albumin, globulin, A/G ratio, creatinine and decreased calcium, ALT were observed when compared with apparently healthy group (n=10).