Tick Fever in Neonates: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Department of Veterinary Medicine
Bihar Veterinary College, Patna – 800 014
(Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna)
TICK FEVER IN
NEONATES
Dr. Ranveer Kumar Sinha
Assistant Professor cum Junior Scientist
TICK FEVER
Introduction:
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A febrile disease transmitted by the bites of ticks.
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Introduced in 1829 by cattle from Indonesia
infested with the cattle tick Boophilus microplus
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Diagnosing, treating and preventing this diseases
is very important for every cattle industry.
SYMPTOM OF TICK FEVER
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Fever (103-106oF)
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Loss of appetite
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Depression
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Weakness and reluctance to move
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Red urine (haemoglobinuria) followed by
anaemia and jaundice
DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT & CONTROL OF
TICK FEVER
Diagnosis:
Clinical symptom, Presence of tick on
body, Blood smear examination
Treatment:
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Diminazene aceturate @ 3.5 – 7 mg/K.b.wt IM/SC
or
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Imidocarb @ 1.2mg/K.b.wt IM
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Haematinic
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Other supportive treatment
Prevention and Control
Keeping animals tick- free through application of
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Ectoparasiticides
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Tick dips
Imidocarb @ 3mg/K.b.wt IM will prevent infection for 4 -
8 week
Clean environment
Removal of the newborn from the infected environment
Feeding calves inadequately will reduce calf growth and
their immune system response which helps fight
diseases.
Ingestion of colostrums from dam within four to six
hours of birth to receive adequate immunity.
Tick fever in neonates is a febrile disease transmitted by tick bites, with symptoms including fever, loss of appetite, depression, weakness, red urine, anemia, and jaundice. The disease can be diagnosed through clinical symptoms, tick presence, and blood smear examination. Treatment involves medications like diminazene aceturate or imidocarb, along with supportive care. Prevention methods include keeping animals tick-free, maintaining a clean environment, and providing adequate nutrition and colostrum for newborns.
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TICK FEVER IN NEONATES Dr. Ranveer Kumar Sinha Assistant Professor cum Junior Scientist Department of Veterinary Medicine Bihar Veterinary College, Patna 800 014 (Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna)
TICK FEVER Introduction: A febrile disease transmitted by the bites of ticks. Introduced in 1829 by cattle from Indonesia infested with the cattle tick Boophilus microplus Diagnosing, treating and preventing this diseases is very important for every cattle industry.
SYMPTOM OF TICK FEVER Fever (103-106oF) Loss of appetite Depression Weakness and reluctance to move Red urine (haemoglobinuria) followed by anaemia and jaundice
DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT & CONTROL OF TICK FEVER Diagnosis: Clinical symptom, Presence of tick on body, Blood smear examination Treatment: Diminazene aceturate @ 3.5 7 mg/K.b.wt IM/SC or Imidocarb @ 1.2mg/K.b.wt IM Haematinic Other supportive treatment
Prevention and Control Keeping animals tick- free through application of Ectoparasiticides Tick dips Imidocarb @ 3mg/K.b.wt IM will prevent infection for 4 - 8 week Clean environment Removal of the newborn from the infected environment Feeding calves inadequately will reduce calf growth and their immune system response which helps fight diseases. Ingestion of colostrums from dam within four to six hours of birth to receive adequate immunity.
