Demodex spp is the most common ectoparasite recognized in golden hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus). Demodex criceti and Demodex aurati are the two distinct species causing demodicosis in hamsters. Five Golden hamsters belongs to different age groups were presented to Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, Mannuthy with alopecia and erythema on the dorsal aspect of the body. Physical conditions of animals were slightly below normal. Examination of deep skin scrapings revealed mites identified as Demodex spp. All the five hamsters were treated with subcutaneous administration of ivermectin @ 0.3mg/kg body weight. Topically amitraz dips were recommended at weekly intervals. Oral multivitamin supplements were also given as supportive therapy. The average time period for complete recovery was found to be five consecutive treatments at 2 weeks interval in all the cases. All the animals made an uneventful recovery by 10 weeks period.

Oriental theileriosis is a major haemoprotozoan disease of cattle and causes huge economic losses to the farmers. Oxidative stress plays an important role in the development of anaemia and subsequent complications associated with theileriosis. The present study was conducted to assess oxidative stress and antioxidant status of cattle infected with Theileria orientalis. In the present study, 16 animals which were positive for theileriosis by blood smear examination were selected. Confirmation of oriental theileriosis was done with polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Assessment of oxidative stress and antioxidant status were done by measuring malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and reduced glutathione activity respectively. Both MDA levels and reduced glutathione activity did not indicate any significant difference in animals infected with T. orientalis from control animals.