Parkeratosis is a disease of zinc (Zn) deficiency, most commonly encountered in endemic areas where soils are deficient in Zn. The present communication puts on record the clinical signs, severity and therapeutic management of the disease. The clinical examination of present study revealed alopecia throughout the body with cracks in the skin of coronary bands around the hooves and teats of the udder with deep fissures, dry scaly skin around the nostrils and red, scabby and wrinkled skin on udder. The serum biochemical examination revealed lowered concentration of Zn and alkaline phosphatase activity (ALP). In view of above findings it was diagnosed as parakeratosis and treated by supplementing with Zn carbonate for period of 15 days.
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