Clinico Diagnostic Studies on Traumatic Reticulopericarditis in Cattle – A Review of 56 Cases
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Date
2018
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Abstract
Forty one Jersey cross bred and fifteen Holstein Friesian cross bred cattles were presented
with the history of anorexia, pyrexia and brisket /jowl /ventral edema for 3-5 days. On
clinical examination animals had tachycardia, muffled heart sounds, brisket /jowl /ventral
edema, positive venous stasis, abducted elbows and pyrexia. Leukocytosis with
neutrophilia, significantly elevated aspartate aminotransferase and globulin values were
noticed on haemato-biochemical examination. Radiography revealed loss of thoracic
details and presence of radiopaque metallic foreign body piercing the heart through
diaphragm. Anechoic fluid filled pericardial cavity with or without fibrinous strands
extending between walls of pericardium was appreciated through ultrasonography. Video
endoscopy was done by physical restrain and could not appreciate specific changes in
reticulum. 10 cattle in the near term of pregnancy were administered with streptopenicillin,
frusemide, flunixin meglumine and B complex along with fluid therapy for 5 days. The
pericardial drainage and lavage was done by fixing a pericardial drainage catheter. Clinical
improvement was noticed on 3rd day and were discharged on 5th day.
Description
TNV_IJCMAS_2018_7(5)513-523
Keywords
Veterinary Science