Vol. 13, Issue 7 (2024)

Author(s):
Dr. Rambabu Kalaka, Dr. L Sivasudharsan, Dr. J Devarathnam and Dr. Ch. Srilatha

Abstract:
A 2 year old crossbred Ongole bull was presented to the Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Science, Proddatur with history of decreased feed and water intake, bleeding from right nostril, head shaking, rubbing against hard object, keeping its head down and a ball like huge yellow tinged mass was observed at the tip of the horn since 3 months. Physical examination revealed pain on palpation at the tip of right horn. Based on history and clinical examination, the case was diagnosed as horn cancer and surgical correction was decided. Under sedation and cornual nerve block, horn amputation was undertaken by flap method. Tissue sample histopathology revealed Chondro osteosarcoma. Post-operatively, the bull was administered with antibiotics and analgesic daily for seven days. Sutures were removed on 12th post-operative day and bull was recovered uneventfully.