Vol. 11, Special Issue 2 (2022)

Author(s):
Sivaraman S, Sasikala K, Venkatesakumar E, Dharmaceelan S and Jagadeeswaran A

Abstract:
Tongue rolling is a recurring behaviour which involves opening the mouth and flicking the tongue in and out to perform rapid movements. The objectives of this study were to determine the clinical, haemato-biochemical changes and management of tongue rolling stereotypic behaviour in calves and cattle. Four calves, four heifers and two adult cattle with the history of tongue rolling in intensive farming system were selected for the study. Clinical examination revealed protrusion of tongue in and out and rolling with normal feeding habits and vital signs. Haemato-biochemical parameters were within the normal range. Animals were clinically managed by changing the environment, provided with forages and allowed for grazing.