Vol. 12, Issue 6 (2023)

Author(s):
Deny Jennes, Sudheesh S Nair, Shehasina KA, Giggin T, Soumya Ramankutty and John Martin KD

Abstract:
Seven crossbred cattle belonging to different age groups were presented to University Veterinary Hospital, Mannuthy with anorexia and having the same aetiology of accidental ingestion of rubber latex. The condition was diagnosed from the history, clinical examination and confirmed impaction of rumen through palpation and per rectal examination. Rumenotomy was performed for all seven cases to remove the impacted materials from the rumen. Six out of seven animals had an uneventful recovery.