Dr. Souradeep Adhikary - Veterinarian

18/04/2026

At State Animal Health Centre, Chanchal, Malda

08/04/2026

A Case was represented with RETROBULBUR COENURUS CYST in a goat at State Animal Health Centre, Chanchal, Malda.

👉 Causative Agent: larval stage of Taenia multiceps gaigeri (Coenurus gaigeri), are rare parasitic conditions causing progressive unilateral exophthalmos (protrusion of the eye), congestion, and potential blindness. Surgical excision of the cyst is the primary treatment, often resulting in uneventful recovery.

☀️ Key Aspects of Retrobulbar Coenurus Cyst in Goats:
Cause:

👉 Coenurus gaigeri is the intermediate stage of the tapeworm Taenia multiceps gaigeri, which lives in the intestine of canids.

👉Symptoms: Clinical signs include unilateral protrusion of the eyeball (exophthalmos), swelling behind the eye, conjunctival congestion, blepharitis (eyelid inflammation), and potential vision loss.

👉Diagnosis: Primarily confirmed through clinical signs, ultrasonography, and sometimes radiology, which reveal a large, fluid-filled bladder behind the eyeball.

👉Management: Successful management typically involves surgical removal of the cyst along with its membrane. This may require removal of the eye (enucleation) depending on the damage, often followed by supportive care with anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics.

👉Prevalence: While coenurosis is common in small ruminants, retro-bulbar (behind the eye) localization is rare.

19/02/2026

12/02/2026

Celebration of World Rabies day & Animal Welfare fortnight (Session 2025-26) at Chanchal I Block, Malda

04/02/2026

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At Chanchal, Malda

02/02/2026

Cow was represented with Hypocalcemia, Lateral Recumbency & Hyporexia, Thanks to god as the treatment responded successfully & the calf was happy enough to see her mother fit & fine after Treatment

02/02/2026

Surgical Correction of Congenital Epulis in a calf... At SAHC, Chanchal, Malda

07/11/2025

Surgical correction of Aural Haematoma at SAHC, Chanchal, Malda

13/08/2025

Babesiosis in cattle, also known as redwater, is a tick-borne disease that can cause fever, anemia, and hemoglobinuria (red or port wine-colored urine). While babesiosis can lead to hematuria (blood in the urine), it's crucial to differentiate it from enzootic hematuria, a condition caused by bracken fern poisoning, which also presents with hematuria and other urinary issues.

✏️ Babesiosis:

👉Cause: Protozoan parasites of the genus Babesia, transmitted by ticks.

👉Clinical signs: Fever, anemia, hemoglobinuria, lethargy, weakness, jaundice, and in severe cases, neurological signs (cerebral babesiosis).

👉Pathology: Parasites invade and destroy red blood cells, leading to anemia and the release of hemoglobin into the urine.

👉Diagnosis: Microscopic examination of blood smears, PCR, and serological tests.

👉Treatment: Antiparasitic drugs like imidocarb dipropionate, and supportive care (fluids, antipyretics).

A cow with 8 & Half months pregnant Presented with high Fever, Anorexia, Haemoglobinuria at Motiharpur, Chanchal Block, Malda

Blood Smear shows Babesia spp as confirmatory Diagnosis.

11/08/2025

Milk Fever (Hypocalcemia) in a Buffalo 2 months after parturition at Suti, Chanchal Block, Malda

Milk fever, also known as hypocalcemia or parturient paresis, is a metabolic disorder in dairy cows characterized by low blood calcium levels around the time of calving. Symptoms vary in severity, ranging from mild restlessness to paralysis and coma.

✏️ Early Stage Symptoms:

👉 Restlessness and excitability: Cows may show signs of nervousness, twitching, and tremors.
👉 Loss of appetite: They might refuse to eat or drink.
👉 Ataxia: Lack of coordination, difficulty walking or standing.
👉 Mild muscle tremors and stiffness .
👉 Dry muzzle and dull eyes .
👉 Slightly elevated temperature: according to EW Nutrition.
👉 Head bobbing and ear twitching .

✏️ Progressed Stage Symptoms:

👉 Sternal recumbency: Cow lies down on its chest, unable to stand.
👉 Tucked-in head: The cow may tuck its head into its flank, creating an S-shape in the neck.
👉 Cold extremities and body temperature: The cow's ears, legs, and other extremities become cold.
👉 Bloat: Accumulation of gas in the rumen due to slowed digestion.
👉 Muscle weakness and paralysis: Difficulty moving, eventually leading to complete paralysis.
👉 Dry muzzle, dull eyes, and dilated pupils .
👉 Rapid heart rate and breathing .
👉 Inability to urinate or defecate .
👉 Loss of consciousness and coma .

✏️ Late Stage Symptoms:

👉 Lateral recumbency: Cow lies down on its side.
👉 Complete paralysis and loss of responsiveness .
👉 Coma and potential death .

03/05/2025

Surgical Correction of a 7 months calf presented with Umbilical Hernia at ABAHC, Dariapur, Chanchal I, Malda