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P-ISSN: 2349-6800, E-ISSN: 2320-7078

Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies

2020, Vol. 8, Issue 4
Mimosa invisa poisoning in dairy cows and its therapeutic management

Pranjal Borah, Utpal Barman, Mridushmita Sonowal, Maradona Nath and Bhaben Chandra Baishya

Ten cows with the symptoms of swelling in various body parts, depression, anorexia, respiratory distress and history of ingestion of Mimosa invisa was attended. Two cows were reported to die just after showing the symptoms. On clinical examination, the cows were found to be restless, normal rectal temperature, elevated respiratory and heart rate with edema in jowl and perineal region and reduced urine output. Haematology reveals low haemoglobin, lymphocytosis and serum biochemistry showed significantly (P<0.01) higher level of serum aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, Blood Urea Nitrogen and creatinine. The cows were treated with anti-inflammatory, diuretics, liver stimulant and sufficient rehydration. Out of 8 cows, 6 cows responded to treatment, while 2 cows died 12 hours post-treatment.
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How to cite this article:
Pranjal Borah, Utpal Barman, Mridushmita Sonowal, Maradona Nath, Bhaben Chandra Baishya. Mimosa invisa poisoning in dairy cows and its therapeutic management. J Entomol Zool Stud 2020;8(4):509-511.

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