Ranjithkumar, M.Saravanan, M.Ravi, R.Krishnakumar, S.Kannan, K.Kavitha, S.TANUVAS2017-07-072017-07-072017-05http://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810024604Cecal 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.en-USVeterinary ScienceArticle