Vol. 9, Issue 6, Part K (2024)

Author(s): K Vijayakaran, Kannan M, Abimanyu G, DT Kaarthick, R Lakshmi, K Jayalakshmi and A Vijayaraja

Abstract: Small ruminants, such as sheep and goats, play a vital socio-economic role in rural India. Ocular diseases in these animals, if untreated, can lead to vision impairment and economic losses for owners. This case report documents the successful management of subconjunctival hemorrhage in a 6-month-old Ramnad White ram caused by a head-butting injury. Clinical examination revealed hemorrhage in both eyes, with the right eye showing a transparent cornea and the left a cloudy cornea. Treatment included Ciprofloxacin-D® eye drops, systemic corticosteroids, and aminoglycoside antibiotics. Complete recovery was observed by the fourth day of treatment. Subconjunctival hemorrhage, often linked to trauma in rams due to instinctive head-butting behavior, requires prompt management to prevent complications. The case underscores the importance of early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and preventive measures to mitigate aggressive behavior in sheep, ensuring better animal welfare and productivity.