Vol. 8, Issue 6, Part B (2023)

Author(s): B Chandra Prasad, M Srinivas and S Radhika

Abstract: An eight-year-old pluriparous Ongole cow was presented to the Large Animal Obstetrical ward, with a complaint of persistently raised tail head, moderate straining while urination and occasional bloody discharges since calving. A live female calf was delivered by traction 10 days ago. Per-rectal examination revealed involuting uterus with a large, rigid, noticeable and ellipsoidal mass on the right side in the pelvic cavity. Trans-rectal ultrasonographyrevealedan anechoic mass comprising hyperechoic segmental strands with multiple fluid-filled cavities. Based on the bodily location, firmness and ultrasonography the mass wastentatively diagnosed as a hematoma associated with uterine wall. Animal was treated with hemostat: Inj. Tranexamic acid 10mg/kg IV, Inj. Intacef Tazo 3375mgSID, Inj. Flunimeg @ 2.2 mg /kg BW, MethylErgometrine-0.2 mg/ml IM to promote uterine involution and concerned intravenous fluid therapy. On 30th day the entire mass was reduced and uneventful recovery was noticed.