1Veterinary Officer Doddaballapura Milk Dairy
2Veterinary Officer, Doddaballapura Milk Dairy
3Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Dispensary, Kembalu
Veterinary Dispensary Department of Animal Husbandry Baragi, Tal. Gundlupet Dist. Chamrajnagar-571111 (Karnataka)
*Corresponding author. E-mail: chethu705@gmail.com
Online published on 18 April, 2018.
Three new born calves were presented with history of non-passage of faeces and imperforate anus. Clinical examination revealed variable signs of dullness, depression, restlessness, partial anorexia, attempt of defecation, straining, abdominal distension and absence of anal opening (atresia ani) in all calves. Under local anaesthesia, reconstructive surgery was performed. Routine post-operative care was provided and animals recovery uneventfully.
Atresia ani, calf, congenital anomaly
