Vol. 9, Issue 4, Part I (2024)

Author(s): R Ravi, K Sasikala, S Sivaraman and D Sumathi

Abstract: The objective of this study was to determine the clinical, haemato-biochemical changes, effectiveness of ultrasonography in diagnosis and treatment response in cattle with paralytic ileus. Sixteen Jersey crossbred and nine Holstein Friesian crossbred cattle were reported with the history of achezia, scanty faeces and anorexia for 3-5 days. Clinical examination revealed severe dehydration, bilateral distension of the abdomen, empty rectum, scanty faeces, bruxism, tachycardia and tachypnea. Peritoneal fluid could not be obtained on abdominocentesis. Elevated haemoglobin, packed cell volume, red blood cells, hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia and hypokalemia were observed on haemato-biochemical examinations. Distended intestinal loops (˃3.5 cm diameter) with reduced/absence of motility without bull’s eye pattern were noticed on ultrasonographic examinations. Animals were administered with crystalloid fluids, calcium borogluconate, metoclopramide, flunixin meglumine and magnesium sulphate. Cattle recovered uneventfully following treatment.

DOI: 10.22271/veterinary.2024.v9.i4i.1602