Intestinal ileus in a cross bred jersey cow: A case report

A Cross bred jersey cow aged three years was presented to Large Animal Medicine Unit of Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu with the history of Anorexia and not voided dung for past 2 days. On thorough clinical examination the animal showed normal vital parameters, distended abdomen with absence of rumination and rectal examination revealed empty rectum. Ultrasonographic examination revealed dilated intestinal loops with mild peritonitis. Haematology revealed decreased haemoglobin, packed cell volume, neutrophilia and lymphopenia. Serum biochemistry revealed elevated blood urea nitrogen, magnesium and decreased total protein. Based on the history, haemato-biochemical values and ultrasonography, the condition was confirmed as intestinal ileus. On the first day animal was treated with inj. Azithromycin @ 4mg/kg b.wt, inj. Ringers lactate @ 10ml/kg b.wt, inj. Tribivet @ 10mg/kg, inj. Chlorpheniramine maleate @ 5mg/kg b.wt, inj. Ranitidine @ 2mg/kg b.wt, and owner advised to follow Microsac plus p/o and dewormed with Bol. Fenbendazole @ 5mg/kg b.wt p/o. On the next day animal showed clinical improvement with reduction in abdominal distension and started to void dung. The same day animal was treated with inj.Ringers lactate@ 10ml/kg b.wt, inj. Tribivet@ 10mg/kg b.wt, Liquid paraffin 200ml p/o, inj. Pantoprazole@ 1mg/kg b.wt, inj. Chlorpheniramine maleate @ 0.5mg/kg b.wt, inj. Calcium borogluconate 100ml p/o, inj. Azithromycin @ 4mg/kg b.wt and advised to follow powder Mgso4 @250g p/o BID. Animal showed uneventful recovery after 3 days of therapy.