Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Devil's claw thorn blocking penile sheath in Brahman bull
By Isa, J.F.W. et al.·Published in Journal of the South African Veterinary Association·2001·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) in a Brahman's preputial sheath : a case report from Botswana : case report
- Species:
- cattle
Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old Brahman bull was unable to extend his penis during mating attempts, which raised concerns for his health. Upon examination, veterinarians discovered that a devil's claw (a type of thorny plant) had become lodged in the area, causing minor injuries. The thorn was carefully removed, and the bull was treated with antiseptics and antibiotics. After treatment, he healed well and was able to mate successfully again.
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Abstract
Failure of penile protrusion during attempted service of a cow on heat was investigated in a 3-year-old Brahman bull at Kwakwadi cattle-post in the Kgalahadi sandveld, Kweneng District, Botswana. The investigation revealed that penile protrusion was obstructed by a devil's claw (grapple thorn), a dry fruit of the plant Harpagophytum procumbens, which had lodged in the cavum preputiale. The thorn, which was removed almost completely manually with minimal tissue dissection, had also caused minor lacerations and puncture wounds on the lamina interna pars parietalis. The wounds healed well following treatment with antiseptics and antibiotics and subsequently the bull regained full penile protrusion and served the cows well. This report describes the first case of lodgement of a devil's claw fruit in, and its extraction from, the cavum preputiale of a Brahman.
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