THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT OF CONGENITAL GOITER IN A CALF- A CASE REPORT

Rinchen Tshering; Wangchuk

doi:10.56093/ijvasr.v54i5.172429

Authors

Rinchen Tshering Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Hospital, Punakha, Bhutan - 13001
Wangchuk Livestock Extension Center Incharge, Chhubu, Punakha, Bhutan - 13001

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v54i5.172429

Keywords:

congenital goiter, hypothyroidism, iodine deficiency, levothyroxine, thyroid hormones

Abstract

Congenital goiter is characterized by enlargement of thyroid gland, stillbirth, abortion, prolonged gestation and birth of weak calves. This case report documents the successful management of a congenital goiter using levothyroxine. The condition was tentatively diagnosed based on clinical signs and confirmed by rapid therapeutic response, with complete recovery observed in fifteen days. To prevent future cases, it is recommended to avoid feeding cruciferous plants to pregnant dams and to ensure adequate supplementation of iodine during gestation in iodine deficient areas.

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