Therapeutic Management of Degnala Disease in Buffalo

Degnala disease in buffaloes are recorded in paddy grown areas. The affected buffaloes exhibited skin lesions characterized by scaling, cracking and ulceration of the skin of ears, tail and all legs up to fetlock, pastern joints. Most animal showed tail gangrene, swelling of legs, inflamed skin with anorexia, decreased milk production and lameness. Animals were treated with penta-sulphate powder along with mineral mixture and supportive therapy with antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and antihistaminic drugs. All animals showed remarkable improvement within 15 days.