Vol. 10, Special Issue 7 (2021)

Author(s):
Choudhari AN, Moregaonkar SD, Gangane GR, Narladkar BW, Chaure AR and Shete HJ

Abstract:
The present study was carried out in the department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (COVAS), Parbhani. Total 320 cases of sheep admitted in TVCC, COVAS, Parbhani and sheep farms in and around Parbhani were screened. Of which 78 cases were found positive for anaemia. Noticeable clinical observations in cases of anaemia were pale mucous membranes, reduced feed and water intake, tachycardia, hypopnea, dehydration, emaciation, rough body coat, reluctance to move, increased respiratory rate and rectal temperature. Overall, prevalence of anaemia was found to be 24.73%. Age-wise prevalence of anaemia was found highest in above 1-year age group sheep. Gender-wise prevalence of anaemia was found highest in females as compared to males. Etiological classification of anaemia was made on the basis of assessment of parasitic infections associated with anemic cases (EPG, fecal sample examination, sedimentation); nutritional deficiency anaemia (assessed on the basis of serum micromineral studies).