Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsBlack patches cover majority of the Blackbucks (Antilope cervicapra) living in the open enclosure of Adu Malleshwara Zoo in the taluk. Severe hair fall since last three months due to a fungal infection caused by ring worms is said to be the reason for circular patches all over the antilope’s body. Ideally it should be treated by an wildlife expert doctor, but at Adu Malleshwara Zoo he antilopes continue to be under the care of veterinary doctor Krishna. Dr Krishna told Express, “Severe hair fall among the blackbucks have taken place due to a fungal infection arising due to the presence of ring worm. Due to the irritation caused, there would be circular patches all over the body and this is not mange disease”. Further he said, “It started from neck and tail region and later extended to entire body but there is no threat to the lives of the animals. It is just that due to hair fall patches these beautiful animallook ugly.” Contact disease Responding to a question on the disease spread, Krishna said, “As the black bucks are in contact at the enclosure,the disease spreads easily. Infection at early stages can be cured easily.” He also clarified that the infection can be seen in blackbucks found in the wild. Compared to domesticated animals, wild animals are very delicate, hence utmost care should be given during the treatment and wildlife expert doctors are recommended for this, said Krishna. “We have prescribed some ointment and tablets, but smearing ointment is not possible as the blackbucks are very delicate animals, trying to hold a animal may cause its death. Hence we have suggested giving tablets,” he explained. Replying to a question, the doctor said, “Animals cure rate is very slow hence a wildlife expert should be pressed to service.” DFO Kumarswamy said: “We are in touch with Dr Chettiyappa, a wildlife expert doctor at Bannerghatta National Park and he will come this week to study and treat the blackbucks.” first published:August 27, 2012, 11:35 ISTlast updated:August 27, 2012, 11:35 IST
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Black patches cover majority of the Blackbucks (Antilope cervicapra) living in the open enclosure of Adu Malleshwara Zoo in the taluk. Severe hair fall since last three months due to a fungal infection caused by ring worms is said to be the reason for circular patches all over the antilope’s body. Ideally it should be treated by an wildlife expert doctor, but at Adu Malleshwara Zoo he antilopes continue to be under the care of veterinary doctor Krishna. Dr Krishna told Express, “Severe hair fall among the blackbucks have taken place due to a fungal infection arising due to the presence of ring worm. Due to the irritation caused, there would be circular patches all over the body and this is not mange disease”. Further he said, “It started from neck and tail region and later extended to entire body but there is no threat to the lives of the animals. It is just that due to hair fall patches these beautiful animallook ugly.” Contact disease Responding to a question on the disease spread, Krishna said, “As the black bucks are in contact at the enclosure,
the disease spreads easily. Infection at early stages can be cured easily.” He also clarified that the infection can be seen in blackbucks found in the wild. Compared to domesticated animals, wild animals are very delicate, hence utmost care should be given during the treatment and wildlife expert doctors are recommended for this, said Krishna. “We have prescribed some ointment and tablets, but smearing ointment is not possible as the blackbucks are very delicate animals, trying to hold a animal may cause its death. Hence we have suggested giving tablets,” he explained. Replying to a question, the doctor said, “Animals cure rate is very slow hence a wildlife expert should be pressed to service.” DFO Kumarswamy said: “We are in touch with Dr Chettiyappa, a wildlife expert doctor at Bannerghatta National Park and he will come this week to study and treat the blackbucks.”
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