Clinical & Field Article | Veterinary Clinical Medicine
Successful Medical Management Of Urea Poisoning In A Cow – A Case Report
K.K. Ponnuswamy, S. Sivaraman, and R. Ezakial NapoleanVeterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Salem - 636112, Tamil Nadu, India
Published in the Indian Veterinary Journal July 2022 : 99 (7) - pages 87 to 88(Received: , Accepted: )
Abstract
An adult cross breed jersey cow was presented to the Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India with history of accidental ingestion of urea. Clinical examination revealed twitching of ears, muscular fasciculation, bruxism, frothy salivation, moderate bloat, abdominal pain, frequent urination, rapid breathing, weakness, staggering gait, bellowing and tenesmus. Cow was successfully treated with intra ruminal administration of 5% acetic acid (5 litres) along with supportive for three days.
Key Words: Cattle, Urea poisoning, Acetic acid