Sporadic incidences of filarial cutaneous lesions have been observed in buffalo. Hydatid cysts of Echinococcus granulosum has been reported from almost every part of the buffalo body. Urbanization and the raising of buffaloes in semi confinement has also contributed to the severity of the problem . Lice, ticks and mites infest buffaloes mostly during the winter season when farmers are by and large reluctant to take their animals for wallowing or to wash them at home. Flies and mosquitoes are a great nuisance for buffaloes during hot and humid weather.
Shearing is the easiest and most economical method of control.
Used motor oil is not recommended. Conjunctivitis caused by Thelazia sp. is very common in buffaloes. High incidence occurs during the rainy season. These parasites will cause conjunctival abscesses in many cases partial blindness, corneal opacity and lost or damaged eyeballs are commonly seen in Asian buffalo. They are very common in adult buffaloes.