Management of Traumatic Teat Laceration with Fistulation in Cows – A Review of Five Cases
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Authors
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Shiju Simon, M
Veterinary University Periheral Hospital, Madhavaram Milk Colony, TANUVAS, Chennai - 600 051
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A. Methai
Veterinary University Periheral Hospital, Madhavaram Milk Colony, TANUVAS, Chennai - 600 051
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A. Arun Prasad
Veterinary University Periheral Hospital, Madhavaram Milk Colony, TANUVAS, Chennai - 600 051
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N. Pazhanivel
Veterinary University Periheral Hospital, Madhavaram Milk Colony, TANUVAS, Chennai - 600 051
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G. Vijayakumar
Veterinary University Periheral Hospital, Madhavaram Milk Colony, TANUVAS, Chennai - 600 051
Keywords:
Cow, Laceration, Teat fistulationAbstract
Five puerperal Jersey crossbred cows were brought with the history of teat injury and leakage of milk through the injury site. Physical examination confirmed fistulation and leaky teat in all the cases. A three-layer closure was performed using No. 3-0 polyglycolic acid. Cows recovered uneventfully following reconstruction.
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