Vol. 11, Special Issue 10 (2022)

The clinical research was conducted to evaluate ruminal indigestion and foreign body syndrome in 32 affected buffaloes presented to Veterinary College, Bidar. In group I (13) healthy buffaloes, group II (13) buffaloes with ruminal indigestion and group III (6) buffaloes with foreign body syndrome (FBS) were evaluated. Clinical examination was carried out to evaluate rectal temperature, respiratory rate, heart rate and ruminal contractions. Radiographic examination was carried out to evaluate abnormality in reticulum and diaphragm. On clinical examination rectal temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate varied non-significantly whereas ruminal contractions were significantly reduced to 0.69±0.13 and 1.17±0.15 / 3 min in group II and III buffaloes respectively. Radiographic examination revealed presence of non-potential foreign bodies in reticulum of buffaloes of group II, whereas potential foreign bodies and abnormal silhouette of reticulum with discontinued diaphragmatic line in buffaloes of group III was observed. Exploratory rumenotomy was performed under paravertebral anaesthesia using 2% lignocaine hydrochloride for retrieval of potential foreign bodies (binding wire and nail) to confirm radiographic findings and treat the affected buffalo. So rumenotomy becomes the most essential and first line of treatment in buffaloes affected with foreign body syndrome. Additionally, ultrasonography was used as a diagnostic modality to evaluate reticulum in group II and III buffaloes. Reticular motility/4 minute was significantly reduced in group II and III buffaloes. Uneven contour of reticulum wall, significant increased reticulum wall thickness and distance between abdominal wall to reticulum was observed in group III buffaloes.