Veterinary University Training and Diagnostic Centre Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), Thirupparankundram, Madurai-625005 (Tamil Nadu)
*Corresponding author. Email: drmsmurugan@gmail.com
Online published on 18 April, 2018.
A crossbred calf was presented with history of swelling at ventral abdomen since birth with gradual increase in size and anorexia since last two days. Physical examination revealed reducible swelling at umbilical region and diagnosed as umbilical hernia. Umbilical hernia was surgically corrected by open method of herniorrhaphy by applying horizontal interrupted mattress sutures. Animal recovered uneventfully without any complications.
Calf, umbilical hernia
