Babesiosis in A Four Year Old Friesian–Sokoto Gudali Crossed Bull in Sokoto, Nigeria

Abstract

Bovine babesiosis is a hemo-protozoan disease diagnosed in a four-year old heavily tick infested Friesian-SokotoGudalli crossed bull.  Clinical signs observed were pyrexia (rectal temperature of 40.8 o C), anaemia, anorexia, haemoglobinuria, dysuria, salivation and lacrimination. The bull was weak and could not graze. The thin blood smear was positive for both Babesiabigemina and B. bovis . The bull’s condition improved after the administration of the following drugs; diminazineaceturate 7.0 mg/kg, antipyrine 8.6 mg/kg I.M. and application of acaricide, Flumethrin ® on the body of the body of the animal. The management of the case was discussed in the paper.