Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Disease Outbreak Among Buffaloes in East Godavari Controlled
Some buffaloes in a village in East Godavari got sick with diseases called Thaileriasis and Amphistomiasis.
These diseases are usually found in cows, not buffaloes.
The Veterinary department found the sick buffaloes and started helping them.
They also gave shots to the healthy buffaloes to prevent them from getting sick.
The doctors also told farmers to spray a special liquid to kill flies, as they might be spreading the disease.
Two buffaloes in another village got better after treatment.
Veterinary Biologicals and Research Institute (VBRI) detected Thaileriasis and Amphistomiasis in buffaloes.
The diseases were found in Peddevam village in East Godavari district.
Veterinary doctors started treating sick animals and vaccinating healthy ones.
Farmers were advised to spray malathion and cypermethrin to control flies.
Two buffaloes in a nearby village recovered after treatment.
- Who
- Veterinary Biologicals and Research Institute (VBRI), veterinary doctors, and farmers.
- What
- Outbreak of Thaileriasis and Amphistomiasis among buffaloes.
- When
- Following detection of the diseases.
- Where
- Peddevam village in Tallapudi mandal, East Godavari district.
- Why
- Possible causes include atmospheric conditions, low resistance, or gadfly stings.
- Affected Animals
- Buffaloes and Cattle
- Affected Location
- Peddevam village, East Godavari district
- Detected Diseases
- Thaileriasis and Amphistomiasis
- Treatment
- Vaccination and Medication
- Preventative Measures
- Spraying of malathion and cypermethrin