Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Tetanus in a calf- A Case Report
- Journal:
- Indian Journal of Veterinary Medicine
- Year:
- 2025
- Authors:
- Udhayabanu P et al.
Abstract
A one-day old female Crossbred Jersey (CBJ) calf was presented to the Referral Veterinary Polyclinic (RVP), ICAR-IVRI with the complaint of dullness, inappetence and dribbling of urine from the umbilical cord since birth. Physical examination revealed high temperature (104.5°F), difficulty in drinking milk, erect ears, muscle rigidity, hindlimb stiffness and difficulty in walking. Based on these classical findings, the present case was diagnosed as Tetanus associated with persistent urachus. The calf was treated with Anti Tetanus Serum (ATS), antibiotic, muscle relaxants and fluid therapy for 5 days. The animal showed uneventful recovery following therapeutic management.
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