A CASE REPORT ON MAGGOT INFESTATION IN RUMINANTS (CATTLE, GOAT AND SHEEP): TREATMENT EFFICACY AND COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Abstract

Myiasis, caused by dipteran fly larvae infestation in living tissues, poses a significant threat to ruminant health globally. This study investigates the treatment efficacy of various protocols for myiasis in cattle, goats, and sheep. The research, conducted over three months at Daganbhuiyan upazila veterinary hospital in the Feni district, the S.A. Quadery teaching veterinary hospital (SAQTVH), and the Hathajari upazila veterinary hospital in the Chittagong district of Bangladesh, focused on 10 affected ruminants. Diagnostic evaluation involved wound history, inspection, odor, exudation, and maggot presence. Three treatment protocols were applied and evaluated based on wound healing, using turpentine oil, povidone iodine, ivermectin, and antibiotics. A comprehensive analysis of wound area and depth reduction indicated the superior effectiveness of a treatment protocol involving turpentine oil and ivermectin, yielding a 97% healing rate in wound depth and 95% in wound area by day 18. The study showcases the superiority of this approach, removing maggots, administering ivermectin, antibiotics, antihistamines, anti-inflammatory drugs, fly repellents, and topical antibiotics. Myiasis incidents were primarily found in the vulva, shoulder, and thigh regions, consistent with previous research. The findings also confirm the commonality of myiasis in cattle and goats compared to other animal species. The study's outcome suggests the effectiveness of the proposed treatment strategy in field conditions, particularly in promoting rapid and extensive wound healing in ruminants affected by myiasis. This research serves as a valuable contribution to the understanding and management of myiasis in veterinary medicine.