23-Title: Incidence and surgical management of saddle gall in camels

Authors: BL Kaswan, NR Purohit and TK Gahlot

Source: Ruminant Science (2013)-2(1):97-98.

How to cite this manuscript: Kaswan BL, Purohit NR and Gahlot TK (2013). Incidence and surgical management of saddle gall in camels. Ruminant Science 2(1):97-98.

Abstract

Fifty eight cases (52 males and 6 females) of saddle gall were recorded out of 121 camels examined. Saddle galls are more frequently encountered in working camels (47.93%). History revealed painful sinus opening of various sizes with thick purulent discharge at wither region. Most of these wounds were deep in antero-posterior direction underneath thick muscles. The overall incidence was found to be highest in males (42.97%) followed by rainy season (22.31%) and in 6-9 years age group of camels. These cases needed debridement of unhealthy tissue, drainage of pus, proper irrigation, topical application of antiseptic, broad spectrum antibiotics, NSAID and complete rest up to recovery. Wounds were protected by appropriately wide bandage.

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24-Title: Management of lower jaw fracture using interdental wiring (IDW) technique in adult bovine

Authors: S Purohit, V Malik, MK Chaurasia, AK Kasoudhan, H Ansari, S Singh and RP Pandey

Source: Ruminant Science (2013)-2(1):99-101.

How to cite this manuscript: Purohit S, Malik V, Chaurasia MK, Kasoudhan AK, Ansari H, Singh S and Pandey RP (2013). Management of lower jaw fracture using interdental wiring (IDW) technique in adult bovine. Ruminant Science 2(1):99-101.

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