Prevalence of Theileria annulata on the basis of Nutritional Status of the Crossbreed Cows

Abstract

In the present study the prevalence of T.annulata on the basis of nutritional status of the animals shoed that animals having good nutritional status suffer least from ticks infestation in all age group animals ie calves up to 1 year, heifers from 1 to 3 years and adult cows more than 3 years having good nutritional condition the prevalence of T.annulata was found to be least 14.81% ,20.00% and 11.53% respectively, while within the same age group animals having poor nutrition had prevalence of 44.44%, 46.66 and 50.00% indicating that animals having good nutritional status have better immune system. In all age group animals having fair and poor nutritional status this disease prevalence increases due to heavy ticks infestation which lead to lower body immune system. As nutrition plays a key role in the balance of health and disease which decides whether an animal stays healthy or succumbs to disease.