Bala Krishna Rao Dabbir

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Mycoplasmosis in small ruminants is considered an economically important respiratory infection resulting in huge economic losses. Small ruminant mycoplasmosis is prevalent worldwide. Chemotherapeutic efficacy With Tylosin, Moxifloxacin injections and Azithromycin oral solution, in 2014 affected goats were studied. It was observed that solitary and dual combinations increased the cure rate and saved the affected goats. The percentage of cure was more in combinations than single Tylosin injection. The combination of Moxifloxacin and Azithrmycin was very effective with a 93% cure percentage. Keywords: Mycoplasma, Sheep, Tylosin, Moxifloxacin, Azithromycin.

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Background: Hypokalemia is a fatal metabolic, pathological and induced disorder of Potassium, manifested by low serum levels generally encountered in lactating animals and during thermal-stress. Currently Potassium is given in normal saline intravenously and very slowly. This method is costly, risky and laborious. To study the effect of oral administration of 12 g of elemental Potassium and 200 ml of Propylene glycol orally in hypokalemic cows. Materials and Methods: After estimating the serum level of potassium with Serum, analyzer, the effect of Nutri-Pot (A) containing 12 g of Potassium in 50-gram pouch and Nutri-Pot (B) containing 200 ml Propylene Glycol in 28 clinically hypokalemic cows was studied. Both A & B were mixed with 200 ml of drinking water and were slowly drenched and the second dose is repeated after 12 hours. Results: Out of 28 cows, 26 were recovered fully and returned to normal condition and milk production. Conclusion: Combined drenching of Potassium and Propylene glycol was only the safest, most effective and economical method than administration through a balling gun and gelatin boluses or by ororuminal intubation. Or parenteral administration. Keywords: Hypokalemia, Nutri-Pot (A), Nutri -Pot (B), cows

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