INTAS POLIVET
Open Access
  • Year: 2012
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue: 2

Clinical Management of Degenerative Joint Disease in a Cow

  • Author:
  • R. Uma Rani, K. Vairavasamy
  • Total Page Count: 2
  • Page Number: 277 to 278

Veterinary University Training and Research Centre, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Thirupparankundram, Madurai - 625005 (Tamil Nadu)

*Corresponding Author E-mail: kamleshharini@yahoo.com

Online published on 19 March, 2013.

Abstract

A pluriparous Holstein Friesian crossbreed cow with prior treatment for injured right limb was reported with Degenerative Joint Disease in the right carpal joint. It was treated with Meloxicam along with deep soft bedding, therapeutic exercise, hydrotherapy and physiotherapy to slow down the progression of symptoms and to live comfortably.

Keywords

Cow, carpal joint, degenerative joint disease, treatment