Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary College Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU), Hebbal, Bengaluru-560024 (Karnataka)
*Corresponding author. E-mail: shivuvety@gmail.com
Online published on 18 April, 2018.
A Holstein Friesian cow was presented with history of teat laceration due to barbed wire while grazing. The cow was restrained in lateral recumbency and sedation was achieved using Xylazine hydrochloride and anesthesia of teat was achieved by ring block technique. The skin and muscularis of lacerated teat was sutured. Animal recovered uneventfully without any complications.
Holstein Friesian, lignocaine, teat laceration, xylazine
