Epidemiological Pattern of Dermatophytosis in Calves from Tarai Region of Uttarakhand, India
January 2026
in “
International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research
”
Studysummary Among calves under one year in Uttarakhand, India, this study found that dermatophytosis prevalence was influenced by age, sex, breed, and season, with the highest rates in 4-6 month-olds, females, HF crossbreds, and during winter.
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This study investigated the prevalence of dermatophytosis in 2007 calves under one year old in the Tarai region of Uttarakhand, India, finding an overall prevalence of 29.34%. The highest prevalence was in calves aged 4-6 months (39.71%) and in female calves (31.76%). HF crossbreds showed the highest breed-wise prevalence (42.67%), and the condition was most common in winter (50.96%). The study highlights that age, sex, breed, season, and rearing environment influence dermatophytosis prevalence, suggesting that control strategies should focus on improving hygiene, housing, and management, particularly during high-risk seasons and among susceptible groups.
