MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF CAECAL DILATATION IN A JERSEY CROSSBRED COW: A CASE REPORT
2023
M. Venkatesan | P. Hemalatha | A.K. Mythili | S. Yogeshpriya | K. Jayalakshmi | M. Veeraselvam | N. Premalatha
unknown. Recently calved Jersey crossbred primiparous cow was presented with history of in appetence and scanty voiding of dung for past 3 days. On physical examination vital parameters were within normal range. On per rectal examination, there was distended caecum from the pelvic inlet which extended cranially. Per rectal examination revealed distension of caecum which was extended cranially. Simultaneous auscultation and percussion on the right upper flank revealed clear metallic ping sound which extended up to 11th intercostal space on first day. Transabdominal ultrasonographic examination revealed thick semicircular echogenic caecal wall and contents on mid upper flank, extended up to 11th intercostal space. Bethanechol 0.07 mg/kg SID orally along with parenteral fluid therapy was given for 3 days. On fourth day after initiation of therapy the animal voided dung normally and recovered uneventfully.
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