The book entitled “Clinical Approach on Important Parasitic Diseases in Animals” has been prepared incorporating the concept of significant parasitic diseases that are routinely being encountered in the Animal Husbandry field conditions. Photographic illustrations have been given wherever feasible and throughout this book significantly additional emphasis has been given towards clinical approach in terms of effective therapeutic measures. Lifecycles of various parasitic fauna have been furnished wherever it is required highly. Additionally, pathogenesis along with the incidence have been detailed in nut shell. It becomes noteworthy to mention that this book will serve as one of the teaching aids for the veterinary students as well as field veterinarians serving in the Animal Husbandry Department of various regions.
Dr. M. G. Jayathangaraj offered various clinical courses to the under-graduate as well as post-graduate students (M.V.Sc and Ph.D.). Acted as a Principal Investigator for 4 no. of externally funded projects and as a Co-Principal Investigator in 1 no. of project and acquired memberships in f ive professional bodies in Veterinary Science. Published 228 nos. of clinical and research articles in reputed journals (National: 192 Nos. and International: 36 Nos.) & citations account to 456 and h-index accounts to 11. Acted as a Chairman of the Advisory Committee for 30 no. of M.V.Sc. students and 4 no.of Ph.D. students. Similarly, acted as a Member of the Advisory Committee for 12 no. of M.V.Sc. students and 3 no.of Ph.D. students. Conducted 13 national and 4 international training programmes, in addition to offering of guest lectures totaling 45 nos. in the field of Veterinary Clinical Medicine. Participated in 3 training programmes (National) and 2 (International) and in 35 (National) and 17(International) seminars, symposia, conferences, etc. in India and USA. Associated with conducting of national seminar/conference/workshops ((10 nos.) and international (4 nos). Actively associated with preparation of 21 no.of teaching guides/books/manuals, 23 no.of digital resources (compact discs) and 21 no.of technical bulletins. Field investigations (68 nos.) were carried out related to clinical works on different occasions and places and diagnosis of the clinical condition and technical suggestions were provided, accordingly and has been nominated as a member in various committees (104 nos.) Many awards and appreciations were received (National: 6 nos., State: 4 nos. and International: 1no.). Registered Member in various professional bodies.
Dr. Gunjan Das, Graduated from College of Veterinary Sciences and A.H. Khanapara, Guwahati in 1999 and later on obtained M.V.Sc. degree in Veterinary Medicine in 2002 from West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata and awarded Ph.D. in 2007 from prestigious Indian Veterinary Research Institute. He worked as a RA (ICMR) in CDC Atlanta project before joining Ph.D. programme for a brief period. During his Internship period, he has undergone 1 month training at Assam Zoo and got hands on exposure to zoo and wild animal health management and also visited several wildlife sanctuary and national parks of Assam and other states. He served as an Assistant Professor in the Deptt. of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shuhama, Srinagar for nearly 2 years (2004-2006) and then joined Central Agricultural University as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizwal, Mizoram (2006-2009). On 2009 October, he was selected as an Associate Professor in the same establishment. Has experience of over 18 years in the field of Veterinary Medicine (Teaching, Research and Extension), have guided 5 M.V.Sc. students as a Major Advisor (Veterinary Clinical Medicine) and acted as Co-guide for 16 M.V.Sc. students. He has also guided two Ph.D. students as a Co-guide. He has handled 3 DBT-funded Project as PI and associated with 3 DBT-funded and one ICAR-funded project as a Co-PI. Published more than 80 research papers in national and international peer reviewed journals. Published an article on the Conservation of Wildlife Resources of India in Livestock International. Attended advance Short Training course (21 days) on “Newer concepts and techniques in molecular and patho-anatomical diagnosis of farm animals, poultry, wildlife and laboratory animal diseases” organized by Division of Pathology, IVRI, Izatnagar, U.P., from 01-10-2010 to 21-10-2010. Presently working as a Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Jalukie, Peren, Nagaland.
Dr. G. Chaitanya earned his B.V.Sc. & A.H. from the College of Veterinary Science, Proddatur and pursued his M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Physiology at NTR College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram, affiliated to Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati. Currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, School of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi, Odisha. Experienced in Veterinary Physiology, with a strong focus on research in Climatology and its impact on animal health and performance and currently is a Lifetime Member of Society of One Health Biochemists.
Dr. B.V. Sai Bhavya Charitha earned her B.V.Sc. & A.H. from the College of Veterinary Science, Tirupati and pursued her M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics at NTR College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram, affiliated to Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati. Currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Livestock Farm Complex, School of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi, Odisha. Well versed with reproductive health management and obstetrical operations for both small and large animals and currently is a Lifetime Member of Indian Association of Women Veterinarians and Society of One Health Biochemists.
Dr. Munagala Sree Vidhya, Assistant Professor in the Department of Veterinary Parasitology at SOVAS, CUTM, specializes in molecular diagnostics of parasitic infections. She earned her B.V.Sc. & A.H. (2013-2018) from Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati, receiving the prestigious Smt. Satyam Rukmini Devi Gold Medal. She completed her M.V.Sc. (2019-2021) at PVNRTVU, Hyderabad, where she was awarded the Optima SC Gupta JR Rao Award by IAAVP for her outstanding thesis on “PCR-based diagnosis of bovine babesiosis”. She pursued her Ph.D. (2022-2025) at Madras Veterinary College, TANUVAS, under a Bayer fellowship, her research focuses on the “Seroprevalence and proteome profiling of Babesia gibsoni infection in canine population”. With impactful research publications and presentations at four national and two international conferences, she is committed to advancing veterinary parasitology through innovative diagnostics, aiming to improve disease detection and control in animals.
Dr. Likitha Nuka earned her B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree from the College of Veterinary Science, Proddatur and pursued her M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Medicine at NTR College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram, affiliated with Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati. Currently, working as an Assistant Professor at the Veterinary Clinical Complex, School of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi, Odisha. Her work focuses on attending to clinical cases across multiple animal species, contributing her expertise in veterinary medicine to both education and practical animal care.
Dr. Yadagiri Aruna graduated in B.V.Sc. & A.H. from College of Veterinary Science, Tirupati affiliated to Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, (A.P.) and mastered in Veterinary Medicine from College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Mhow affiliated to N.D.V.S.U., Madhya Pradesh and also pursued P.G.D.A.W. from Indira Gandhi Open University, Delhi. Currently working as an Assistant Professor in Livestock Farm Complex, School of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi, Odisha. Currently taking part in ambulatory services, farm animal medicine and their management and was also a Lifetime Member in the Society of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology (SVSBT) and Veterinary Internal and Preventive Medicine (VIPM).
1 Amphistomiasis in Ruminants ................................................................1
2 Anaplasmosis in Dogs .............................................................................5
3 Anaplasmosis in Ruminants ....................................................................7
4 Babesiosis in Pet Animals .......................................................................9
5 Babesiosis in Ruminants ......................................................................13
6 Cestodiasis in Dogs and Other Animals ................................................17
7 Cestodiasis (Tetrathyridiosis) in Ascites and Peritonitis Affected Dogs .......................................................................................21
8 Cobbaldiasis in Stomach .......................................................................23
9 Coccidiosis in Poultry and Pet Animals ...............................................25
10 Demodicosis in Animals .......................................................................29
11 Ehrlichiosis in Dogs/Cats .....................................................................35
12 Ehrlichiosis in Ruminants .....................................................................39
13 Fasciolosis in Ruminants .......................................................................41
14 Gid in Sheep .........................................................................................45
15 Haemonchosis in Ruminants .................................................................49
16 Heartworms in Pet Animals ..................................................................53
17 Hepatozoonosis in Pet Animals .............................................................57
18 Hookworm Infection in Canines ...........................................................61
19 Leech Infestation in Animals ................................................................63
20 Maggoted Wounds .................................................................................65
21 Nasal Schistosomiasis in Ruminants (Esp. Bulls and Bullocks) ...........75
22 Roundworm Infection in Calves (Ascariasis in Cattle) .........................79
23 Scabies in Dogs .....................................................................................81
24 Setariasis ...............................................................................................85
25 Sheep Nasal Bot Fly (Oestrus Ovis) - Myiasis .....................................89
26 Spirocercosis in Carnivores Esp. Canines .............................................93
27 Theileriosis in Cattle .............................................................................97
28 Thelaziasis in Ruminants (Esp. Cattle) ...............................................101
29 Toxocariasis in Pet Animals ................................................................105
30 Trypanosomosis in Canines.................................................................107
31 Trypanosomosis in Ruminants and Other Animals .............................111
32 Whipworms in Animals .......................................................................115
33 Parasitic Evidences in Animals and Birds ...........................................119
References ...........................................................................................123
