EFFECT OF ANAPLASMA INFECTION ON INDUCTION OF STRESS CONDITION IN DAIRY COW

Abstract

Present study was aimed to examine the role of Anaplasma infection as stress factor in dairy cow. A total of 20 blood samples were collected from cyclic cow. During blood collection BCS, body temperature were recorded. Blood samples were analyzed for protozoa (Anaplasma) identification. Others were considered as control. Blood samples were further examined to determine the ferritin and C – Reactive Protein (CRP) values as a stress indicator. Results showed that the body temperature and BCS were significantly affected (p<0.01) by the presence of Anaplasma infection. Ferritin as a stress indicator were found significantly elevated and C – Reactive Protein (CRP) level were slightly increased in the Anaplasma positive group but the result was not significant.