Theileria annulata induced brisket oedema in a bull and its successful treatment

In the present case, jugular vein engorgement and oedema of the brisket region which mimic the signs of pseudopericarditis due to theileriosis in a bull was reported. An adult Ongole crossbred bull with history of weakness, anorexia and oedema at brisket region was referred to Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Science, Proddatur. Physical examination revealed the presence of ticks over the body, right and left prescapular lymphadenopathy and oedema at brisket region. Blood examination revealed the presence of piroplasms in erythrocytes, schizont in lymphocytes, anaemia and lymphopenia. Bull was treated with injection buparvaquone along with supportive medications. By the 3rd week of therapy improvement was noticed by disappearance of brisket oedema and recurrence was not noticed during the 8  months of observation.