Department of Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, MAFSU, Parbhani (MS)
Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar-585 401 (Karnataka)
A day old cow calf was referred due to a huge swelling hanging on the neck with attachment at poll region. The calf was unable to stand. Deep palpation revealed a small ring at poll region, through which the protrusion of membrane was felt. Surgical intervention was performed under 2% Lignocaine HCl local analgesia, and herniated portion was resected and skin was sutured. The calf showed uneventful recovery and the next day calf was able to stand on its own.
