âManagement of teat obstruction in HFCB Cow due to teat end injuryâ
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This cow had history of teat end injury due to self trauma which lead to the obstruction at its teat end.
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After proper restraining and under aseptic conditions the growth was removed using teat tumour extractor followed by insertion and fixing of baby feeding tube to keep teat canal patent.
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Follow up treatment continued with broad spectrum antibiotic and NSAIDS.
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đA non descript dog was presented with history of automobile accident since 4 days with development of swelling around left side of the chest.
đClinical examination revealed that the swelling was non painful, soft and fluctuating with presence of fluid thrill.
đNeedle aspiration revealed blood tinged fluid , thus found to be a Hematoma.
đManagement: The swelling was lenced at the dependent part with removal of approx. 4 to 5 lts of blood tinged fluid and fibrin clots. The cavity was thoroughly flushed with antiseptic solution followed by pressure bandage.
đThe patient was stabilised with fluid therapy, broad spectrum antibiotic,NSAIDS and multivitamins.
đThe patient recovered uneventfully and relocated on 5th day.
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đCase : Fracture of left metacarpal (complete, closed ,midshaft & transverse fracture) in a Horse.
đManegement: Full limb PVC splint POP cast was applied under sedation.
đImportant steps:
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â Traction and counter traction for proper alignment of the proximal and distal frature ends
â Cotton padding followed by bandaging
â Application of PVC splints
âApplication of POP cast.
âNSAIDs and multivitamins for 3 to 5 days.
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âHistory:
âThe owner of this cow was not known about her pregnancy status, however she came to heat and got naturally inseminated.
âOn 2nd day he found serosanguinous vaginal discharge.
âPhysical examination and management:
âOn PR examination a hard mass was felt at the base of horn.
âThen PV was done and a mummified fetus was removed manually.
âThe gestational age of the fetus (approx 100 days) was assessed by measuring its crown-rump length.
âBroad broad spectrum, oral and intra uterine ecbolic was given.
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Umblical abscess
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âDifferentials :
âUmblical abscess
âUmblical hernia
âHematoma
âPost parturient udder edema
âTumour
âThe umblical abscess was confirmed based on physical examination a d needle aspiration.
âTreatment
âA stab incision was given on the most dependent part followed by evacuation of the pus.
âThe cavity was explored thoroughly for any foreign body.
âLater, the cavity was tightly packed with Tincture iodine soaked gauze.
âFollow up
âBroad spectrum antibiotic
âNSAIDs
âChange of gauze for 2 to 3 days.
Application of Full limb POP cast using PVC splints
Clinical examination of the frature limb
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âSurgical pearls:
âDo not incise the greater omentum rather push it cranially to locate the uterus
âExteriorize the uterus at the surgical site
"Regain of intestinal motility post intestinal resection and anastomosis done in HFCB cow diagnosed with intussusception"
ââHemolactia in HFCB Cow, Probably Traumatic in Origin (kicked by A Mare)ââ
ââUnfortunately inspite of aggressive treatment, she collapsed after 14 daysââ
"Orthopaedic examination of a dog having closed mid shaft fracture of Radius and Ulna due to an automobile accident"
Clinical signs observed were:
âNon weight bearing lameness
âPain and swelling
âCrepitation at site of fracture
"Temporal Muscle Twitching in a Dog Suffering with Canine Distemper"
