CASE REPORT ON TETANUS IN GOAT

Abstract

A 2-year-old female goat (weight-15kg) was referred to S. A. Qaderi Teaching Veterinary Hospital (SAQTVH), CVASU, Chittagong, Bangladesh with a 2 week history of deep wound caused by sharp object of iron made rod in hip region. On clinical examinations the goat showed frothy salivation, bending of neck, muscle stiffness, hyperesthesia and convulsions. Haematological and biochemical investigation were performed. On the basis of clinical and laboratory findings the goat was presumptively diagnosed that it was infected with tetanus. The treatment was combination of penicillin, tetanus antiserum, diazipum and normal saline. The goat was recovered after 7 days. Outcomes of the study will be useful for proper treatment of the disease.