Diagnosis and Therapeutic Management of Puerperal Metritis in a Buffalo Jyothi K.1,*, Reddy T. Nagendra2 Veterinary Dispensary, Department of Animal Husbandry, Nagi Reddy Palli, Dist Cuddapah-516003, Andhra Pradesh 1Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science, SVVU, Proddatur 2Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, College of Veterinary Science, SVVU, Proddatur *Corresponding author. E-mail: jyothik100@gmail.com
Online published on 2 April, 2016. Abstract A Murrah buffalo was presented with complaint of anorexia, decreased milk yield and purulent discharge from vulva. Clinical history indicated recent parturition with retention of fetal membranes (RFM) and manual removal. The animal showed severe tenesmus with high rectal temperature, pulse rate, congested mucous membranes and dry muzzle. The vaginal discharge was sent to laboratory for antibiotic sensitivity test. Bacterial sensitivity was highest for Ceftriaxone, followed by Oxytetracycline, Enrofloxacin, Gentamicin, Ampicillin and Ciprofloxacin. The animal recovered fully after treatment. Top Keywords Antibiotic sensitivity test, buffalo, gentamicin, parturition, puerperal metritis. Top |