Vol. 11, Special Issue 8 (2022)

Author(s):
Arulkumar S, Arunkumar R, Ragulraj S and Priyadharsini R

Abstract:
A goat with the history of bright red colour cylindrical mass of dark, congested, friable tissue protruding from the anus was presented as an emergency case in the field. The case was diagnosed as rectal prolapse. The prolapsed mass was disinfected with potassium permanganate solution, smear with liquid paraffin, replaced in its normal position and purse-string suture was applied. The case was followed up for five days and treated with antibiotic and analgesic. Uneventful recovery of animal was observed.