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OtherItem Open Access CLINICAL CASE OF FILARIASIS AND STRONGYLOSIS IN A TEMPLE ELEPHANT(2015-01) Jayathangaraj, MG; Prathipa, A; Ammaiappan; Gomathinayagam, S; TANUVASAn elephant around ll years old belonging to Sri Yoga Ramachandra Swami Temple, was said to be less active and taking less feed, since four days. On Clinical examination swelling was observed in the inter-mandibular regions and in the ventral parts of body and also in anterior brisket region. Oedema was noticed more noticeably in the ventral abdomen. Mild signs of pain was encountered during deep palpation of the oedematous parts. Samples (Dung, Blood smear, Blood in EDTA, Serum and Urine) were collected for investigation. The dung sample was positive for StrongylesArticleItem Open Access Endoparasitic Infection in Indian House Crow (Corvus splendens)(2015) Prathipa, A; Gomathinayagam, S; Senthilkumar, K, et al.,; TANUVASThe main objectives of the present study was to identify and determine the prevalence of endoparasites of common crow (Corvus splendens) in Chennai City, Tamil Nadu State, India. Hundred droppings of common crow (Covrus splendens) in and around were collected in 10% formalin in sterile containers and examined for endoparasites. Oocysts of Ispospora sp. and Sarcocystis sp. were found in 24 percent and 20 percent of samples, respectively. Eggs of Cestode Hymenolepis sp. were found in 12% of the samples, Capillaria sp. eggs were found in 19% of the samples and mixed infection of these were found in 17% of the samples. Sarcocystis and Hymenolepis diminuta are of zoonotic importance and their presence in the droppings of the crow, indicates the possible role of crow in transmitting / spreading of human endoparasites.ArticleItem Open Access Ethno-Veterinary Treatment of Acariasis Infestation in Rat Snake (Ptyas mucosa) Using Herbal Mixture(2014) Prathipa, A; Senthilkumar, K; Gomathinayagam, S; Jayathangaraj, MG; TANUVASA controlled clinical trial was undertaken to assess the efficacy of application of 0.15% herbal mixture comprising of Acorus calamus, Aloe vera and Allium sativum in the ratio of 2:1:1 on rat snakes of Chennai Snake Park Trust, Chennai. Ten rat snakes with tick infestation were randomly allocated into two groups of five, each. Snakes were fed with the usual diet and water was made available ad libitum. Ticks were counted carefully by detailed examination of each snake. On Day 0, snakes in Group 1 were treated with 0.15% herbal mixture of Acorus calamus, Aloe vera and Allium sativum in the ratio of 2:1:1. They were sprayed with water and 25ml of the mixture was then applied over the entire coat of the snake. The solution was applied on the floor and side wall of the room and also the same was repeated again on 4th day. Snakes in Group 2 were placed as the controls. Snakes were observed every day, throughout the study period of 30 days. Treatment efficacy was assessed by comparing the mean tick count of treated snakes with that of untreated snakes. The study showed that application of 25ml of 0.15% of herbal mixture containing Acorus calamus, Aloe vera and Allium sativum in the ratio of 2:1:1 to the rat snakes was very effective and it controlled the ticks present on the snakes at the time of application with the efficacy of >90% up to 30 days of treatment, in the serpentine studied.ThesisItem Open Access Health Assessment in Captive Psittacines(TANUVAS, 2012) Prathipa, A; TANUVAS; Jayathangaraj, M.G.; Gomathinayagam, S; Thangavelu, AArticleItem Open Access Therapeutic Management of Arthritis in A Temple Elephant (Elephas maximus)(2015-04) Palanivelrajan, M; Prathipa, A; Senthilkumar, A; Jayathangaraj, MG; TANUVASA fourteen year temple elephant was reported with lameness. This paper described the therapeutic management of arthritis with combination of glucocorticoids and antibiotics and successful recovery of arthritis, over a period of time.ArticleItem Open Access Therapeutic Management of Sarcoptic Mange in a Camel (Camelus Dromedarius)(2015-01) Palanivelrajan, M; Thangapandian, M; Prathipa, A; TANUVASAn adult male camel was reported with anamnesis of weakness, restlessness itching, biting and rubbing against objects. Upon physical examination the findings were alopecia, erythema, numerous small vesicles, intense pruritis, anorexia and debility. The lesions were scattered throughout the entire body surface. The cause for skin lesion was diagnosed as Sarcoptes scabiei var. cameli. The camel was treated with ivermectin in combination with multivitamin and mineral supplements for a period of time and the treatment resolved the case successfully.