Therapeutic Management of Ear Sores in Buffaloes.

A total of 132 buffaloes with history of pruritis, ulceration and exudation from ears were examined for ear sores. Flies were seen on body of all animals. Lesions were more concentrated around ears (132/132) with papular or pustular eruptions, exudation, excoriation, incrustation, alopecia, de-pigmentation and nodules. Ear lesions were more unilateral (94/132) as compared to bilateral (38/132). Distribution of other lesions were around eyes (25/132), on wither (16/132), teat and udder (9/132) of affected buffaloes. Impression smears and scrapings were collected from ears and other body lesions for diagnosis. Blood samples were collected from 10 ear sores affected buffaloes and 6 healthy buffaloes for haematobiochemical parameters. Impression smear revealed microfilaria, whereas scrapings revealed some microfilarial stages of StephanofUaria. It was confirmed as filiaria by expert and suggested for further investigations. Hemogram showed absolute eosinophilia. Biochemical parameters showed significant increase in globulin, whereas TPP, albumin showed significant decrease as compared to healthy buffaloes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]