Advances in Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Research Article
Adv. Anim. Vet. Sci. 2 (9): 503 - 507
http://dx.doi.org/10.14737/journal.aavs/2014/2.9.503.507
View Full HTML
Download PDF

Ajit Kumar Singh, Anil Kumar Gangwar*, Khangembam Sangeeta Devi, Harnam Singh
Department of veterinary surgery and radiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, NarendraDeva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad-224 229, Uttar Pradesh, India.
*Correspondence: dranilvet2007@rediffmail.com

Abstract
A total of 125 animals including male buffalo calves (n=83) and buck (n=42) with obstructive urolithiasis were prospectively studied. Most often males aged between 2 and 8 months (mean age 5 months) were affected, with young ones being more commonly affected. Prevalence was maximum in extreme winter and summer. Cystorrhexis was observed in 16.45% of buffalo calves and 5.56% in case of goats. All the animals were treated surgically by tube cystostomy. Simultaneously urinary acidifiers and calculolytic drugs were given to dissolve the calculi. Majority of the cases showed uneventful recovery.

Keywords: Buffalo calves; Goats; Obstructive urolithiasis; Tube cystostomy