Abstract: A 2.5-year-old Desi bull was presented to the Veterinary Clinical Complex at the Veterinary College and Research Institute, Theni, with a history of right abdominal swelling persisting for approximately one week. Initial treatment by a field veterinarian yielded no improvement, and the swelling progressively enlarged. Upon clinical examination, the bull appeared active and alert. Palpation of the affected area revealed a painful, soft, and reducible mass located on the right lateral lower abdomen, with evidence of previously sutured skin. Further assessment identified a hernial ring measuring approximately 7.8 cm × 6.0 cm in circumference, accompanied by a fluctuating hernial mass. Ultrasonographic evaluation confirmed the presence of intestinal loops and omental fat within the hernial sac. Surgical correction was performed via hernioplasty under general anaesthesia, supplemented with local infiltration of 2% lignocaine. Postoperative management included administration of antibiotics, analgesics, and supportive therapy, along with diligent wound care. The bull recovered uneventfully within one week, with no observed complications.
