Surgical affections of cattle in the milk-shed areas of Bangladesh

Abstract

Little is known of the occurrence of surgical affections of cattle at the government veterinary hospitals of Bangladesh. This study was undertaken to determine the occurrence of surgical disorders in five Upazila Veterinary Hospitals (UVH) in greater Pabna administrative district. A total of 33,584 sick animals were investigated and the overall occurrence of surgical disorders is 12.9%. The most common surgical affection is navel ill (25.8%) followed by myiasis (13.0%), foot diseases (11.3%), arthritis (8.8%) and teat obstruction (8.4%). Navel ill, umbilical hernia, arthritis, horn affections, urolithiasis and tail gangrene are more common in male than female. Foot diseases, myiasis, upward patellar fixation and hip dislocation are more common in female than male. Myiasis and arthritis are found more in summer, whereas foot diseases, urolithiasis and teat crack are more common in winter. (Bangl. vet.

Umbilical Region Affections in Ruminants

“…Umbilical hernia was the most frequent affection noted. This finding is in agreement with other studies that noted that umbilical hernias were the most frequent surgical cases recorded in ruminants (Alam and Rahman, 2008;Saker et al, 2013;Moscuzza et al, 2014;and Saker et al, 2014).…”

“…Different diseased conditions of the umbilical region have been described in ruminants especially in bovine, some of them are congenital related to abnormalities of the umbilical cord detected soon after birth like congenital umbilical hernias, omphalocele, and patent urachus (Mosbah and Karrouf 2006;Alam and Rahman, 2008;Parrah et al, 2013); other affections are acquired like acquired umbilical hernia, navel ill, and umbilical region abscesses (Ganga et al, 2011;Saker et al,2014) . Both Omphalocele (exomphalos or open umbilical hernia) and umbilical hernia are midline abdominal wall defects at the base of the umbilicus with herniation of the abdominal contents.…”

The Prevalence of Some Affections That Required Surgical and Obstetrical Interferences in Ruminants in Kalubyia Governorate

“…Most of ruminants' disorders are treated medicinally, while few percentages need surgical and obstetrical interventions. However, the importance of surgery is to save, prolong the life of an animal, and to hasten recovery from an injury (Sarker et al, 2014). In general, surgical affections in ruminants such as TRP, fractures, abscess, Patellar luxation and hernia cause substantial loss to the farmers (Hossain et al, 1986).…”

“…In general, surgical affections in ruminants such as TRP, fractures, abscess, Patellar luxation and hernia cause substantial loss to the farmers (Hossain et al, 1986). Besides, it decreases the animal performance (Sarker et al, 2014). Surgical disorders are serious abnormal condition in animals and may cause fatality if not treated in time (Sarker et al, 2014).…”

“…Besides, it decreases the animal performance (Sarker et al, 2014). Surgical disorders are serious abnormal condition in animals and may cause fatality if not treated in time (Sarker et al, 2014). Various violence and accidents hinder growth, performance and in turn decrease the economic value of affected animals (Hossain et al, 1986).…”