SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT OF ABOMASAL ULCERS IN COW- A CASE REPORT

Himaja Satya Sai Ratnam D., Devadevi N.*, Vijayalakshmi P., Rajkumar K., Abiramy Prabavathy A. and Sudha Naga Chittitalli A.

ABSTRACT

A three year old cross bred Jersey weighing around 250kg was presented to Large Animal Medicine Unit, VCC, RIVER with a case history of not taking fed and water since 1week and passing blackish scanty dung for four days. Clinical examination showed alteration in the vital parameters. Bruxism (Grinding of teeth) and rumen is hard on palpation. Rumen extraction pump was passed, rumen liquor was collected and subjected for physical, chemical and microscopic examination revealed inactive rumen liquor. Based on the history, clinical signs and clinical examination the case was diagnosed as abomasal ulcer. The animal was treated with parenteral administration of intravenous fluids and antibiotics Inj. Ciprofloxacin @ 5mg/kg bodyweight and Inj. Pantoprazole @ 1mg/kg body weight for 7days. Animal recovered uneventful within 2weeks of treatment.

Keywords: Abomasal ulcers, pantoprazole, cattle.