Studies on prevalence of stephanofilarial dermatitis in naturally inffected cattele in West Bengal with reference to age, sex, breed, season, periodicity and site of lesion
2002
Singh, K.S. | Mukhopadhyay, S.K., West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata (India). Department of Veterinary Pathology | Pal, R.N., Department of Veterinary Medicine | Bhattacharjya, M.K., Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Histology and Embryology
The influence of age, sex, breed, season, periodicity on the incidence of stephanofilarial dermatitis alongwith the sits of lesion was studied in 1250 cattle. Prevalence of disease was higher in exotic and crossbred cattle (20.17) than indigenous cattle (15.14). Gradual increased rate of prevalence was evidenced with the advancement of age upto 4-5 yrs. Of age. Male (19.06) affected more than female (15.09). The highest infection rate was observed in rainy season (30.66) followed by summer (13.88) and lowest in winter (5.92). Rate of occurrence of lesion in different site of the body was also assessed.
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