Save Livestock from parasitic diseases in the summer season-GADVASU Expert

Ludhiana 30, May-2012



Change of climate during spring season leads to a conducive environment for the parasitic infections. Following summer season acts as a paradise for parasites and parasitic diseases. This season is most favourable for vector-borne diseases transmitted by the bite of infected arthropod vectors such as mosquitoes, ticks and flies to livestock. Dr. L.D. Singla, Head Department of Veterinary Parasitology said that the tick borne haematozoan diseases like theileriosis, babesiosis and anaplasmosis are increased during this season as tick population flares up. So the control of ticks is very important to manage these tick borne diseases. Regular and repeated application of newer generation of acaricides can serve the purpose. Dr.Singla said that these problems affect the health of animal badly and also decline the production which turns into economic losses.



Experts from the Department of Veterinary Parasitology, GADVASU, Ludhiana advise three time application of acaricides at ten days interval to control ticks and tick borne haemotozoa in consultation with Veterinary Officer of the nearest civil Veterinary hospital. Never allow the animals to lick the spray once an acaricidal application has been done. Let it dry on the animal itself for proper control of arthropod vectors. The double strength of the acaricide should be sprayed in the animal sheds for the proper control of ticks. The experts emphasized that crevices and cracks in the walls and floor are the major hideouts for ticks. Hence it is important that chemical should be sprayed on these spots. Farmers are also advised to get the floor, walls and roof of dairy farm cemented to control the tick population. Never use a single acarcide for a longer period of time, as it results into the development of resistance. Livestock owners are advised to get the blood samples of their animals checked from a good diagnostic laboratory in case there are signs of fever, haemoglobinurea, enlarged lymph glands, nervous sings and jaundice etc. in the animals.


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