1Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Dispensary, Begur, Shikaripura Tq
2Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Dispensary, Adur, Hangal Tq
Veterinary Hospital, Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Ambaragoppa, Shikaripura, Shimoga -577427 (Karnataka)
*Veterinary Officer and Corresponding author: E-mail: anju0523@rediffmail.com
Online published on 4 September, 2014.
The bullock accidently consumed fertilizer grade urea and reported with convulsions, in coordination, dehydration, abdominal pain, pushing against obstacles and muscle tremor. The bullock was drenched with Vinegar, cold water and parenterally with Calcium Magnesium borogluconate and Vitamin B complex. Clinical signs lasted for 5 hours after treatment. From third day, animal had developed subcutaneous emphysema and pulmonary oedema was evidenced by presence of audible crackles up an auscultation. A gradual improvement was noticed with parenteral administration of Fursomide, Strepto-pencillin, Meloxicam and Prednisolone acetate.
Subcutaneous emphysema, urea, vinegar
