Susceptibility to Tropical Theileriosis of Calves Born to Dams Immunized with Theileria annulata (Hisar) Cell Culture Vaccine

The susceptibility/immune status to tropical theileriosis of calves born of immunized dams was evaluated. Six cows were vaccinated with the Theileria annulata cell culture vaccine in the eighth month of pregnancy. Sera from the immunized dams exhibited very high post-vaccination antibody titres as determined by the indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) test. The calves born to these dams did not show antibodies against T. annulata at the time of birth (IFA titres of <1:20). The new-born calves were fed colostrum from their mothers and were challenged with T. annulata-infected ground tick supernate at 5–7 days of age. All the calves developed fever (from day 5–6 onwards) and parasitological reactions (from day 8–9 onwards) after challenge. There was a significant decrease in the haemoglobin and packed cell volume of the calves after challenge. All the calves showed signs of acute theileriosis by day 9–10 after challenge and had to be treated with buparvaquone in order to save their lives. The study indicated that detectable levels of anti-theilerial antibodies were not transferred from immune dams to their offspring. All the calves born to immunized dams were fully susceptible to theileriosis and thus themselves needed vaccination.     

Studies on Some Blood Parameters of Crossbred Calves with Experimental Theileria annulata Infections

Subcutaneous inoculation of 1 ml of ground Theileria annulata tick tissue stabilate (0.75 tick equivalent) into crossbred calves (n = 6, average age 53 days) resulted in the development of acute theileriosis. The percentage parasitaemia was 71.7%±3.3% on day 20 after inoculation. Macroschizonts were observed in lymphocytes and monocytes. Phagocytosed schizonts were observed in neutrophils, along with cytoplasmic vacuolation in monocytes and neutrophils. There was progressive decrease (p<0.05) in the haemoglobin and packed cell volume, along with a marked reticulocytosis. Serum analysis revealed a decrease (p<0.05) in the concentrations of calcium, cholesterol and triglycerides, while there was an increase (p<0.05) in the concentrations of blood urea nitrogen as compared to day 0 values. The total serum proteins, albumin and serum immunoglobulin concentrations and the albumin-to-immunoglobulin ratio showed marked decreases (p<0.05). Coagulopathies included thrombocytopenia and an increased prothrombin time, along with a non-significant increase in the bleeding time and activated partial thromboplastin time during the terminal stages of the disease. There was an increase in the osmotic fragility of erythrocytes during the disease. Morphological alterations in the erythrocytes were observed with the developing parasitaemia.     

Studies on the Epidemiology of Tropical Theileriosis (Theileria annulata Infection) in Cattle in Central Anatolia,Turkey

An epidemiological survey for Theileria annulata infection was conducted in 12 selected villages around Ankara in Central Anatolia, Turkey, during the period April 1990 to January 1993. During the survey, 198 cattle of 30 local breeds, 84 Holstein-Friesian×local breeds and 84 Holstein-Friesian breed were examined for antibodies to T. annulata and the presence of the vector ticks. Four species of Hyalomma ticks were identified: Hyalomma anatolicum anatolicum, Hyalomma anatolicum excavtum, Hyalomma detritum and Hyalomma marginatum marginatum. Salivary gland staining indicated that infected adult ticks of all four species were present and, therefore, were implicated in the transmission of tropical theileriosis in the field. Generally, the Hyalomma infestation rate was low, with the heaviest infestations occurring on the older animals. Young adults and calves had very low infestation rates. Most ticks seen on cattle were adults, very few nymphs were found. The blood smear and serological examination of the 198 cattle conducted in March, before the start of the first disease season, showed that the prevalence of piroplasmosis was 11.1% (22 out of 198) and the seroprevalence of T. annulata was 10.6% (21 out of 198). Forty-three animals were then excluded from the study because they were seropositive and/or harboured piroplasms. Ninety-two seronegative animals showed piroplasmosis (92 out of 155) and 34 seronegative animals became seropositive for T. annulata (34 out of 155) during the three disease seasons. One animal became clinically ill with tropical theileriosis and required treatment. The incidence of cattle showing piroplasmosis and disease in the total study sample was 50.7% and 0.5% per disease season, respectively. The seroconversion rate of new infection with T. annulata in the total study was 14.3% per animal season. The number of cattle showing piroplasmosis was much greater than the number of seropositive cattle, which may indicate the presence of another species of Theileria. The two different management systems encountered in the study were considered to have influenced the tick infestation levels.     

生长抑素和皮质抑素双表达DNA疫苗免疫杂交水牛育成牛的促生长效果研究

试验旨在探究生长抑素（SS）和皮质抑素（CST）双表达DNA疫苗免疫杂交水牛育成牛的促生长效果,并对其安全性进行验证。将鉴定正确的pVGS/2SS-2A-S/CST-asd质粒电转入减毒猪霍乱沙门氏菌C500构建生长抑素和皮质抑素双表达活载体疫苗。将16头6~12月龄杂交水牛育成牛随机分为低（TL）、中（TM）、高（TH）剂量组及PBS对照组（NC）,每组4头,试验组和对照组分别用双表达疫苗和PBS进行鼻腔免疫,初免时每天09：00和15：00免疫2次,连续免疫3 d,2周后以相同程序加强免疫1次,对免疫后不同时期的增重效果和免疫应答水平等进行监测。免疫应答结果显示,各剂量组免疫后均引起了免疫应答,TL组在初免后2周产生的SS抗体水平高于TM和TH组,而TM组SS抗体阳性率最高,为100%,优于TL （75%）和TH组（50%）;初免后2周产生的CST抗体水平则呈现完全相反的趋势,抗体水平随免疫剂量下降呈下降的趋势;初免后7周SS抗体和CST抗体水平和阳性率整体呈下降趋势,但也有部分牛出现抗体升高趋势;免疫因子检测结果显示,初免后2周TL和TM组IL-4水平极显著高于对照组（P<0.01）,而免疫后7周对照组的IL-4水平显著高于TL组（P<0.05）,与其他各组之间差异均不显著（P>0.05）;对照组INF-γ水平在初免后2周显著高于TL和TM组（P<0.05）,免疫后7周对照组显著高于TL组（P<0.05）,与其他各组之间差异均不显著（P>0.05）;对比抗体阳性组和阴性组发现,初免后2周抗体阳性组的IL-4水平极显著高于阴性组（P<0.01）,初免后7周则显著低于对照组（P<0.05）,而抗体阳性组INF-γ在初免后2和7周均显著低于阴性组（P<0.05）。增重效果检测显示,初免后2周各试验组平均日增重均显著高于对照组（P<0.05）,而在其他各时期各组之间差异均不显著（P>0.05）,抗体阳性组仅在初免后2周显著高于阴性组（P<0.05）。激素检测结果显示,各试验组生长激素（GH）和胰岛素样生长因子-1（IGF-1）在初免后2周均极显著高于对照组（P<0.01）,而初免后7周TL组GH和IGF-1水平显著低于对照组（P<0.05）,其他各组之间均差异不显著（P>0.05）;抗体阳性组的GH和IGF-1水平在初免后2周极显著高于阴性组（P<0.01）,而初免后7周则极显著低于阴性组（P<0.01）。安全性检测结果显示,各时期采集的水样、土样、粪样中均未检测到目的片段,证实了疫苗的安全性。本试验结果表明,双表达疫苗免疫后机体能产生良好的免疫应答,能提高育成牛的平均日增重,且对环境未产生安全性问题。     

The Effect of Treatment with a 1% Injectable Formulation of Moxidectin during the Rainy Season and at the Beginning of the Dry Season on Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Cattle from Communal Areas in Zimbabwe

The effect of 1% moxidectin/cydectin at 0.2 mg/kg live weight on gastrointestinal nematodes and on the growth of calves, weaners and cows was investigated in five communal areas on the highveld of Zimbabwe. Three field experiments were carried out between March 1996 and June 1997. In experiment 1, treatment was administered in all five areas at the end of the rainy season in March 1996, followed by a further treatment at the beginning of the dry season in May/June 1996. In experiment 2, the treatment was administered in three areas at the end of the rainy season in March 1997. In experiment 3, treatment was administered in one area at the beginning of the dry season in April 1997. Large numbers of eggs were present in the faeces of calves and weaners at the start of experiments 1 and 2. Epg values were lower in cows and in all age categories in experiment 3. There was a statistically significant reduction in epg values in calves, weaners and cows following treatment with a reduction of 90–99% in all cases except in cows in experiment 3, where no meaningful assessment was possible owing to the low egg counts in both the treated and control cows. The dominating larval types in faecal cultures were Cooperia and Haemonchus. Trichostrongylus, Oesophagostomum and Bunostomum were also found. Following treatment, Haemonchus was suppressed far more than Cooperia. This may be related to a longer residual effect against abomasal parasites like Haemonchus in comparison to small intestinal worms like Cooperia. Anthelmintic treatment conferred significant weight gain advantages (p<0.05) on treated calves, weaners and cows. The weight gains are discussed in relation to disease and nutrition.     

Molecular characterisation of Theileria equi and risk factors associated with the occurrence of theileriosis in horses of Punjab (Pakistan)

Theileria equi (T. equi) is an obligate intra- and extra-erythrocytic parasite that causes equine theileriosis (ET) in equids. Equine theileriosis is considered a notifiable disease of global significance, a major constraint to the international movement of horses, and endemic in many countries. This disease may be difficult to diagnose, as it can produce variable and nonspecific clinical signs. A cross-sectional study was designed for the molecular characterisation of T. equi and to investigate the associated risk factors of ET accompanied by its consequences on haematological and sero-biochemical parameters. A convenience sampling of 500 blood samples were collected from ET suspect horses from January to December 2017. PCR was performed on all blood samples targeting the 18S rRNA gene of T. equi followed by sequencing; 9% animals tested positive with confirmed sequences. The isolates of this study showed high homology with Cuban, Russian and Brazilian isolates of T. equi (accession numbers KY111762.2 , MG551915.1 and KY952237.1 , respectively). Based on multivariate analysis, the principal risk factors consisted of absence of dogs on the premises and presence of tick infestation. The haemato-biochemical parameters showed a decrease in granulocytes and erythrocytes, and an increase in lymphocytes, monocytes, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular haemoglobin, mean platelet volume, glucose, phosphorus and aspartate aminotransferase in positive horses. This is the first study which identified ET in Punjab (Pakistan) using molecular techniques and risk factors together with the haemato-biochemical variations in horses.     

鸽禽Ⅰ型副粘病毒油佐剂灭活苗对雏鸡免疫效果评价

用鸽Ａ／ＰＭＶ－１油佐剂灭活苗与ＮＤＶ油佐剂灭活苗分别免疫雏鸡,免疫后２１ｄ抗体水平达到峰值,免疫后４２ｄ用新城疫强毒对两种疫苗免疫鸡分别进行攻击,鸽Ａ／ＰＭＶ－１油佐剂灭活苗免疫组保护率为７３．３３％,ＮＤＶ油佐剂灭活苗免疫组保护率为９９．６７％。     

不同NA亚型H5禽流感疫苗在鸭群的免疫效力及母源抗体对免疫效力的影响

研究以H5N2和H5N1两种油乳灭活疫苗免疫鸭群对高致病性禽流感H5N1 AIV的攻毒保护效力进行了比较。结果表明，在同等免疫剂量下，从发病率、死亡率和泄殖腔排毒规律三项指标综合评价来看，H5N1疫苗免疫组对高致病性禽流感H5N1流行株攻毒的保护效率较H5N2免疫组理想，故针对高致病性禽流感H5N1流行的情况，宜采用H5N1禽流感疫苗。水禽禽流感母源抗体对灭活苗免疫具有一定的干扰作用。     

牛源金黄色葡萄球菌黏附素纤连结合蛋白A分泌型DNA疫苗诱导小鼠免疫效应的研究

采用PCR方法对编码金黄色葡萄球菌黏附素纤连结合蛋白A(FnbpA)的A区基因片段进行了特异性扩增,构建了真核表达载体pVAX-SFn,转染BHK-21细胞后经ELISA可检测出分泌表达的FnbpA蛋白。将真核重组表达质粒肌肉注射C57BL/6小鼠,免疫后检测小鼠血清抗体效价、淋巴细胞增殖及对试验小鼠攻毒试验。结果表明,该重组表达载体诱导细胞和体液免疫应答的强度均明显超过对照组。对小鼠的攻毒试验结果提示该重组DNA经肌肉注射途径接种可对小鼠产生免疫保护。本试验的结果对该DNA疫苗今后在实际中的应用奠定了良好的试验基础。     

Milk production correlates negatively with plasma levels of pregnancy-associated glycoprotein (PAG) during the early fetal period in high producing dairy cows with live fetuses

This study was designed to establish possible factors affecting plasma pregnancy-associated glycoprotein (PAG) concentrations during early pregnancy in high producing dairy cows with live fetuses. Blood samples were obtained on days 35, 42, 49, 56 and 63 of gestation from 80 lactating cows in two herds carrying live fetuses. Radioimmunoassay systems were used to determine PAG (RIA-497 and RIA-706) and progesterone concentrations. We evaluated the effects on PAG concentrations of herd, lactation number, sire of fetus, day of gestation, fetus number, plasma progesterone and milk production at each time point established, along with possible paired interactions. Mean milk production per cow approached 41kg during the study period. PAG concentrations were not affected by herd, lactation number or plasma progesterone concentration. Significant positive effects on PAG concentrations were shown by the gestation day, and the interaction between day of gestation and twin pregnancy. Significant differences between bulls and a significant negative correlation between milk production and PAG values on day 63 of pregnancy were also detected. Proportions of blood samples showing undetectable PAG levels and false negative diagnoses throughout the study period were significantly higher (P<0.001) using the RIA-497 system (2.5% and 5.3%, respectively) compared to RIA-706 (0% and 0.8%, respectively). Our findings suggest that PAG concentrations during the early fetal period are related to the day of gestation, milk production, number of fetuses and sire of fetus in high producing dairy cows. Under our working conditions, the RIA-706 method was better at detecting plasma PAG molecules than the RIA-497 system.     

Effect of nutrient intake on intramuscular glucose metabolism during the early growth stage in cross‐bred steers (Japanese Black male × Holstein female)

The objective was to investigate the impact of nutrient intake during the early growth period on the expression of glucose metabolism‐related genes in skeletal muscle of cross‐bred cattle. From 1.5 to 5 months of age, group H (n = 7) animals were intensively fed a high‐protein and low‐fat milk replacer [crude protein (CP) 28%; ether extracts (EE) 18%; max: 2.0 kg, 12 l/day], and group R (n = 7) animals were fed a restricted amount of normal milk replacer (CP 25%; EE 23%; max 0.5 kg, 4 l/day). From 6 to 10 months of age, group H cattle were fed a high‐nutrition total mixed ration mainly prepared from grain feed, and group R cattle were fed only roughage. Blood samples were taken from each animal at three biopsy times (1.5, 5 and 10 months of age), and the blood plasma concentration of glucose and insulin was analysed. In glucose concentration, there were no significant differences; however, the concentrations of insulin were higher in group H than in group R at 5 and 10 months of age. Muscle samples were taken by biopsy from longissimus thoracis muscle (LT) at 1.5, 5 and 10 months of age. We analysed mRNA expression levels using the quantitative real‐time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay for glucose transporters (GLUT1 and GLUT4), insulin receptor, phosphatidylinositol 3‐kinase (PI‐3K), protein kinase B (PKB, also known as Akt), hexokinase 1 (HK1) and tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNFα). Although no differences were detected at 1.5 and 5 months of age, at 10 months of age, GLUT1, HK1 and TNFα mRNA expression levels were significantly higher in group H than in group R. These results suggested Glut1 that affects insulin‐independently mediated glucose uptake was more responsive to improved nutrition during early growth stage than GLUT4 that insulin‐dependently mediated glucose uptake in LT of cattle.     

Effect of Blood Transfusion in Combination with Dextran-40 and Hypertonic Saline Solution on Cardiopulmonary Haemodynamics of Endotoxin (Lipopolysaccharide) Shock in Buffalo Calves

The intravenous (i.v.) infusion of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) of E. coli endotoxin in buffalo calves (n = 15) at 5 μg/kg bw per h for 3 h caused a significant (p<0.05) fall in plasma volume, blood volume, haematocrit haemoglobin, and systolic, diastolic and pulse pressure, mean arterial pressure and central venous pressure (CVP), with a marked rise in respiration. Treatment with a combination of i.v. infusion of 7.2% hypertonic saline solution, Plasmex-D-40 (Dextran-40) and blood successfully alleviated hypovolaemia, and raised systolic, diastolic and pulse pressure, mean arterial pressure and central venous pressure. The whole blood was collected from apparently healthy male buffalo calves 24 h prior to infusion and was transfused without cross-matching. No significant fall in haemoglobin, haematocrit and body temperature was observed after transfusion. All these values tended to remain near normal levels. However, this combination of treatment had no effect on high respiratory rate. A one-time blood transfusion did not evoke any cross-reaction and was helpful in raising haematocrit and haemoglobin close to pre-infusion values. The general symptoms of restlessness, respiratory distress, profuse salivation, violent movement of the ears, snoring, intermittent struggle, etc. were markedly reduced. All the treated animals became quiet and lay with eyes open and survived the 7 h of observation.     

传染性法氏囊病疫苗免疫母鸡后子代雏鸡外周血液的B细胞和免疫球蛋白含量变化

应用免疫SPA菌体花环法和间接ELISE法对传染性法氏囊病（IBD）疫苗免疫母鸡后，其子代雏鸡外周血液B细胞数量和IgG、IgM、IgA含量进行了动态研究。结果发现：IBD疫苗免疫后，其子代雏鸡外周血液B细胞数量和IgG、IgM、IgA含量均不同程度地高于未免疫的相应对照雏鸡，表明IBD疫苗免疫母鸡后，其子代雏鸡外周血液的体液免疫功能明显增强。而传染性法氏囊病超强毒株攻击子代雏鸡后，未免疫子代雏鸡外周血液的上述各项指标均明显低于疫苗免疫的子代雏鸡，这与IBDV感染雏鸡后，其体液免疫中枢器官法氏囊严重损害，淋巴细胞变性坏死等有关，也是导致感染雏鸡免疫抑制的基础。     

A Bayesian meta-analysis of the effects of administering an intra-vaginal (CIDR) device in combination with other hormones on the reproductive performance of cycling,anoestrous and inseminated cows

AIMS: To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment programmes that included controlled internal drug-releasing (CIDR) devices containing progesterone (P4) in improving synchrony of oe- strus, and conception and pregnancy rates in cycling, anoestrous and inseminated dairy cows, using meta-analysis. To describe the difference in response between cycling and anoestrous cows to CIDR-based synchrony programmes.

METHODS: Scientific papers written in the English language between 1989 and 2002 that investigated the effects of treat- ment programmes including CIDR devices on reproductive per- formance in dairy heifers or lactating dairy cows were identified using a computerised literature search. The criteria for inclusion incorporated evidence that treatment allocation was completely randomised; the population studied was lactating dairy cows; and that data were available on submission, conception and pregnancy rates and their associated measures of variability. Re- productive outcomes from 25 synchrony trials (total n= 11,058 cows) were analysed. Summary measures of the effect of treat- ment on reproductive outcome were assessed using fixed- and random-effects Bayesian meta-analysis models.

RESULTS: Treatment programmes including a CIDR device increased the risk of submission in cycling cows (predicted Bayesian RR=2.86, 95% credible interval 1.46–5.67). Compared with controls, synchrony programmes including CIDR devices in cycling dairy cows had no effect on the risk of conception to first service post-treatment (predicted Bayesian RR=1.00, 95% credible interval=0.80-1.24). Compared with controls, synchrony programmes including CIDR devices had no effect on the risk of pregnancy throughout the mating period (pre- dicted Bayesian RR=1.02, 95% credible interval=0.89-1.17). In anoestrous cows, CIDR treatment had no effect on the risk of conception to first service post-treatment and no effect on the risk of pregnancy throughout the mating period, compared with anoestrous, untreated controls (predicted Bayesian RR=0.91 and 0.97, respectively; 95% credible interval=0.68–1.26 and 0.59-1.60, respectively).

CONCLUSION: The results of this meta-analysis showed that synchrony programmes using CIDR devices combined with other hormones reliably enhanced submission rates in lactat- ing dairy cows. The relatively small number of trials with data suitable for analysis and the heterogeneity of results at the indi- vidual trial level limited our ability to confirm either a beneficial or deleterious effect of treatment on conception or pregnancy rates. Further randomised, controlled trials to evaluate the ef- fectiveness of this form of reproductive therapy in commercial dairy farms are needed.     

不同诱虫色板及悬挂方式对紫花苜蓿田牧草盲蝽的诱集效果

为探究诱虫板对紫花苜蓿田(Medicago sativa L.)中牧草盲蝽(Lygus pratensis Linnaeus)的诱集作用,本研究分别于2021和2022年,在生长期苜蓿田设置8种不同颜色诱虫板、20 cm和50 cm两个不同悬挂高度、田间边缘和中央两个不同挂板地段和每日早上(7:00—11:00)、中午(11:00—15:00)、下午(15:00—19:00)及晚上(19:00—次日7:00)4个不同挂板时段,调查不同诱虫板及悬挂方式对牧草盲蝽的诱集效果。结果表明两年中牧草盲蝽均对绿色诱虫板趋性最强,试验期间每5 d的平均诱集量分别为9.41头·板^-1和10.79头·板^-1,显著高于其他7种色板(P<0.05);绿色诱虫板悬挂高度在50 cm处诱集效果显著高于20 cm处(P<0.05);在田间边缘地段较中央地段诱虫板的诱集效果好(P<0.05);在每日监测的4个时段内,下午时段诱集到的虫量最多;5月下旬和6月下旬牧草盲蝽为害达到高峰,第二茬苜蓿及前两茬苜蓿现蕾期诱集到的牧草盲蝽数量最多。     

Effect of supplementing Rhodes grass hay (Chloris gayana) with Berchemia discolor or Zizyphus mucronata on the performance of growing goats in Kenya

Twenty growing Small East African goats were used to determine the effects of feeding sun-dried leaves of the browse forages Berchemia discolor and Zizyphus mucronata as supplements to low-quality basal diet, Rhodes grass (Chloris gayana) hay, on voluntary feed intake (VFI), digestibility and growth performance. The grass hay and maize bran were used as a control. The dried leaves were then included at the rates of 15% and 30% of the dry matter intake (DMI). Berchemia discolor had the highest crude protein (CP) content of 195.5 g/kg DM, while Z. mucronata had CP content of 169.5 g/kg DM. The grass hay had the lowest CP content of 50.9 g/kg DM. The browse forages had low fibre content [Neutral detergent fibre (NDF); 257.9-369.5 g/kg DM], while the grass hay had high fibre content (NDF; 713.1 g/kg DM). Goats in the groups supplemented with either of the browse forages had higher total DMI, nitrogen (N) intake and retention and live-weight gains than those in the control diet group. The digestibility of DM and organic matter (OM) was not affected by supplementation, but the CP digestibility increased with supplementation. The use of the browse forages as supplements for goats fed on poor-quality basal diets would enhance the performance of the animals.     

Effect of feeding deoiled mahua (Bassia latifolia) seed cake on the growth performance,digestibility and balance of nutrients in cross‐bred calves during pre‐patent period of Fasciola gigantica infection

A study was conducted to assess the growth performance and nutrient utilization of cross‐bred calves serially infected with Fasciola gigantica and/or supplemented with deoiled mahua seed cake (DMSC) during pre‐patent period of infection. Twenty healthy cross‐bred (Holstein Friesian × Haryana) male calves aged 6–7 months with an initial average live weight of 79.6 ± 2.71 kg were divided into four treatment groups (CON, CON‐INF, DMC and DMC‐INF) of five animals each following randomized block design. DMSC was included in the concentrate mixture of DMC and DMC‐INF groups at 100 g/kg level. Animals of groups CON‐INF and DMC‐INF were given an infection of 200 metacercariae (mc) of F. gigantica as serial infection dose of 50 mc twice weekly over a period of 2 weeks. A metabolism trial at 40–49 days post‐infection and growth trial of 145 days duration were conducted. The average daily gain (ADG) and feed conversion ratio (FCR) were significantly (p < 0.05) lower in CON‐INF group as compared to others. The ADG and FCR were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in DMC‐INF as compared to CON‐INF. The intake and digestibility of nutrients were not affected by serial infection with F. gigantica during pre‐patent period. However, significantly (p < 0.001) higher urinary excretion and significantly (p < 0.001) lower nitrogen balance were observed in CON‐INF group as compared to other three groups. The nitrogen balance was significantly (p < 0.001) improved in DMC‐INF group as compared to CON‐INF group. From the results, it may be deduced that the supplementation of deoiled mahua seed cake at 100 g/kg level in the concentrate mixture has improved the growth performance and nitrogen utilization in cross‐bred calves infected with F. gigantica.