Cecal Dilatation and Distention and it’s Management in a Cow and a Kangeyam Bullock
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2017-05
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Indian Veterinary Journal
Abstract
Cecal Dilatation and distention (CDD) is an
important intestinal disorder which predominantly
affects dairy cattle during periparturient
period. The objective of this study is to report
CDD in a Kangeyam bullock and dairy cattle.
The predominant clinical signs were tail thrashing,
mild abdominal pain and partial cessation
of feces in bullock and complete cessation in
cow along with mucus in rectum. The cases
were diagnosed by dilatation of cecum on rectal
examination, Ultrasonography and ping sound
on auscultation. The animals were treated with
polyionic fluids including calcium borogluconate,
oral purgatives and neostigmine. Uneventful
recovery was noticed on third day of therapy.
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Veterinary Science