Therapeutic Management of Congenital Hydrocephalus in a Calf

A two months old male calf was presented with history of dome shaped skull, sluggish suckling reflex, normal body temperature and slightly dull in appearance with normal parturition. Clinico-physical examination revealed the calf was having congenital hydrocephalus with mild nervous symptoms and was...

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Published inIntas Polivet Vol. 19; no. 1; p. 69
Main Authors Suryawanshi, R.V, Ulemale, A.H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited 01.01.2018
Subjects
Bacterial infections
Beef cattle
Calves (Cattle)
Care and treatment
Cattle
Cattle diseases
Genetic disorders
Hydrocephalus
Mannitol
Medical examination
Veterinary research
Vitamins
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Summary:A two months old male calf was presented with history of dome shaped skull, sluggish suckling reflex, normal body temperature and slightly dull in appearance with normal parturition. Clinico-physical examination revealed the calf was having congenital hydrocephalus with mild nervous symptoms and was treated with Mannitol, Vitamin-A and antibiotics to reduce bacterial infection and combat hypovitaminosis. The calf showed uneventful recovery after two weeks of treatment.Keywords: Calf; cerebrospinal fluid; hydrocephalus; hypovitaminosis
ISSN:0972-1738