Vol. 11, Special Issue 8 (2022)

Author(s):
RM Gowtham, R Kavin and S Pradeep

Abstract:
A three-year-old, non-descript doe was presented with a history of acute onset of respiratory distress, distended abdomen, salivation and muscle tremor. The animal was allowed freely to graze in an immature fodder sorghum field, which was sown two weeks ago and poorly irrigated. Clinical examination revealed bright red mucus membrane and vertical nystagmus. Based on these, hydrocyanic acid poisoning was diagnosed and was treated with intravenous sodium nitrite followed by sodium thiosulphate and supportive therapy. This treatment resulted in excellent resolution of clinical signs and an uneventful recovery of the animal.