Vol. 12, Issue 5 (2023)

Author(s):
Umamaheshwarry R, Sivaraman S, Sumathi D, Sasikala K, Ravi R and Venkatesakumar E

Abstract:
A two years old Holstein Friesian crossbred heifer was presented with the history of acute swelling of left forelimb, lameness and in appetence after snake envenomation. Clinical examination revealed tachycardia, pale mucous membranes, swelling in the left elbow and knee region with pain on palpation. Fang marks were observed on the fetlock region of left forelimb. Haemato-biochemical analysis revealed Anaemia, thrombocytopenia and mild elevation of AST level. Electrocardiographic findings were normal. Twenty minutes whole blood clotting time was prolonged and the animal was treated with polyvalent snake venom antiserum (10ml) and intravenous fluids. Three doses of polyvalent snake antivenom were given at 6 hours interval after checking whole blood clotting time. Streptopenicillin and frusemide administered intramuscularly for 3 days and tetanus toxoid given intramuscularly on first day. Animal showed an uneventful recovery after treatment.