Life Threatening Worm Burden due to Toxocara vitulorum: Two Case Reports

A 2 month old graded murrah buffalo calf had bloat and lateral recumbency. Dung sample revealed illness due to T. vitulorum. Toxocariosis was dangerous if left untreated. Trocarization of rumen gives better result when compared to oral anti-bloat agent in severe bloat condition. Fecal sample examination was the simple tool to address the worm burden condition in field level. Keywords: Buffalo calves, T. vitulorum, bloat, life threatening Cite this Article Koduru Rajesh,Thangamani A., Laimi Elizabeth S, et.al. Life Threatening Worm Burden due to Toxocara vitulorum: Two Case Reports. Research & Reviews: Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology. 2018; 7(1): 5–6p.