Species Affected
Domestic
and
wild
carnivores
and
herbivores
including
cattle, buffalo, horse,
donkey, camel, dog
and
cats.
Buffaloes
are
known as carriers.
Clinical Signs
Fluctuating high fever which
is
not
responded
by
antibiotic, swollen lymph
gland, chronic emaciation
and
weakness,
loss
of
appetite, gradual loss of
production.
Preventive Measures
The
affected
animal
should be treated with
diaminazi
ne com
pounds
or chloride and sulphate
salts
of quinapyramine.
Periodical
spray
of
insecticide in and around
animal shed to remove
the flies.
Source: AICRP Bangalore