Vol. 12, Issue 5 (2023)

Author(s):
Rukmani Dewangan, Raju Sharda, Devendra Yadav, Nutan Panchkhande, Shiv Kumar Sidar and Dhaleshwari Sahu

Abstract:
One years old Large White Yorkshire pig was brought to the Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology with complaint of swelling and drooping of right ear flap. On physical examination soft fluctuating swelling was noticed on medial side of ear. It was diagnosed as aural haematoma and decided for surgical drainage. Pig was anaesthetized by using combination of xylazine @ 2 mg/kg i/m and propofol @ 6 mg/kg intravenously and surgical incision of 3 cm long over haematoma was given. After draining the serosanguineous fluid, deposits and clots were curetted and cavity was thoroughly irrigated with betadine solution. Series of through and through horizontal interrupted mattress suture were placed parallel to the line of incision. The pinna was dressed with betadine along with protective pressure bandage and ear was placed in dorsum of neck. Postoperatively, a course of antibiotic (Inj. Intacef 1 gm) and Tribivet 3 ml intramuscularly for 5 days and Inj. Meloxicam @ 3 ml intramuscularly for 3 days were administered. Sutures were removed after 15 days. The animal showed uneventful recovery with no recurrence.