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Department of Veterinary Medicine �Bihar Veterinary College, Patna – 800 014�(Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna)

TICK FEVER IN NEONATES

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Dr. Ranveer Kumar Sinha�Assistant Professor cum Junior Scientist

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TICK FEVER

Introduction: 

  • 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
  • Diagnosing, treating and preventing this diseases is very important for every cattle industry.

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SYMPTOM OF TICK FEVER

  •  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

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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

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Prevention and Control

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  • 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.

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