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Parturient haemoglobinuria in buffaloes--a review
1Animal Health Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Pakistan.
Tropical Animal Health and Production
|October 7, 1998
Summary
Parturient haemoglobinuria in buffaloes is an economically significant disease, often linked to dietary phosphorus deficiency. Further research is needed to fully understand its complex mechanisms and effective treatments.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Nutrition
- Ruminant Health
Background:
- Parturient haemoglobinuria (PH) is a significant economic concern for buffalo production globally, particularly in India, Pakistan, and Egypt.
- The disease affects buffaloes around the time of parturition, leading to considerable livestock losses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on the causes, spread, clinical signs, and treatment of parturient haemoglobinuria in buffaloes.
- To synthesize current knowledge and identify gaps in understanding PH.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted, focusing on studies related to parturient haemoglobinuria in buffaloes.
- Information on aetiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, and therapeutic interventions was systematically gathered and analyzed.
Main Results:
- Phosphorus deficiency in buffalo diets is strongly implicated as a primary factor in PH aetiology.
- The precise pathophysiological mechanisms remain complex and require further elucidation.
- Clinical signs and the efficacy of various preventive and treatment strategies have been documented.
Conclusions:
- Dietary phosphorus deficiency is a key driver of parturient haemoglobinuria in buffaloes.
- Understanding the complex interplay of factors is crucial for effective disease management.
- Further research is essential to refine diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for PH.