Urolithiasis in buffalo calves: A review of 91 cases

The hospital incidence of urolithiasis in different species for a period of 2 years at referral Veterinary Polyclinic, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar was 7.56%. Species wise occurrence of urolithiasis was higher in buffalo calves (57.95%) and goats (43.29%) than other species. Among the bovine species, buffalo calves (81.25%) suffered more frequently than the cow calves (9.82%) and bullocks (8.92%). Male uncastrated buffalo calves below 6 months of age were more prone to obstructive urolithiasis in winter season. Most of buffalo calves had complete urethral obstruction and ruptured urinary bladder.