Puerperal Tetanus in Water Buffalo – A Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Buffalo Science - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Reports of tetanus in buffaloes are scanty in comparison to cattle, horse, sheep and goat. A six years old Murrah buffalo, five days post-partum, was presented for treatment with a history of manual removal of retained placenta. Prolapse of third eyelid, complete locking of jaw, development of curve in spine, erection of ear and typical “pump-handle” position of tail were visible signs. Diagnosis was established on the basis of case history and clinical signs. Treatment was carried out with irrigation of genital tract with 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide and administration of hypertonic saline solution (7.5%), dextrose normal saline (5%), penicillin G procaine in high dose, ketoprofen and chlorpromazine. The animal fell like a stiff, wooden structure on day 11 of the onset of the disease and succumbed to its illness.
Authors and Affiliations
A. K. Boora, S. Yadav, V. K. Jain, N. Rana, K. P. Singh and A. K. Balhara
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