Vol. 9, Issue 3, Part H (2024)

Author(s): G Sravani and PI Ganesan

Abstract: Studies on the prevalence of dermatophytosis in Holstein- Friesian cows in an organized dairy farm in a village nearer to Jaipur were carried out. Out of 62 pure H.F cows, 16 were with clinical signs towards dermatophytosis and all these H.F cows were studied for its etiological agent by hair analysis, culture and staining techniques as per standard protocols. The studies revealed the prevalence of Trichophyton verrucosum in all these infected cows. The predisposing factors responsible for the attack of this infection in this farm premises revealed lacunae in the managerial practices and the farm authorities were appraised with the facts, in order to take necessary steps to get away from this pathogen by segregation of the infected cows and to proceed with treatment in a positive way.