A Case Report on Navel Ill and It’s Management in Calf

Abstract

A calf of Holstein Friesian breed was brought to SAQ Teaching Veterinary Hospital, CVASU, Chattogram, which was 13 days old with 28 kg b.wt. The complaint of the owner was swollen navel region with hardening and pus coming out from it. The calf was alert, and the appetite was normal at the time of presentation. On physical examination, the temperature was 104 °F (slight pyrexia), pulse and respiratory rates were within the normal range. There was a foul odor present in the navel opening. Based on the history and findings, the calf was diagnosed as navel ill which was corrected surgically. The incision on the umbilical region to successfully remove mass tissue, pus, and debris and added suturing with catheterization for pus and fluid removal and cleaned by povidone-iodine. During suturing, a catheter was set to avoid fluid and pus accumulation later. Marbofloxacin @ 2mg/kg b. wt. for 10 days, ketoprofen @ 3mg/kg b. wt. for 3 days, Pheniramine maleate @ 1mg/kg b. wt. for 7 days was used for post-operative care and all these were given on the intramuscular route. There was also used the povidone-iodine ointment on the operated area topically. The catheter was removed after 3 days and the site was healing gradually. It was completely healed after 14 days with proper care and management.