Occlusion of Small Intestine caused by Trichobezoars (Hair Balls) in Sahiwal  Calves-A Case Study

M. Singh; M. P. Singh; S. Kaur; H. K. Verma

doi:10.5455/ijlr.20190911072305

Occlusion of Small Intestine caused by Trichobezoars (Hair Balls) in Sahiwal Calves-A Case Study

Authors

M. Singh Veterinary Polytechnic and Regional Research Training Centre, Kaljharani, Bathinda- 151401, Punjab, INDIA
M. P. Singh Veterinary Polytechnic and Regional Research Training Centre, Kaljharani, Bathinda- 151401, Punjab, INDIA
S. Kaur Directorate of Livestock Farms, GADVASU, Ludhiana-141001, Punjab, INDIA
H. K. Verma Director of Extension Education, GADVASU, Ludhiana-141001, Punjab, INDIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5455/ijlr.20190911072305

Keywords:

Calves, Sahiwal, Small Intestine, Trichobezoars

Abstract

The present investigation highlighted the cause of mortality in Sahiwal calves reared at Regional Research
and Training Centre, Kaljharani, Bathinda, Punjab. Calves manifested the signs of gastrointestinal
occlusion and ruminal tympany and were kept under regular monitoring, but calves died following each
other in quick succession. The detailed necropsy revealed the presence of Trichobezoars or hair balls at
the abomasal-pylorus junction in Sahiwal calves that occluded the small intestine.

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Published

31-01-2020

How to Cite

Singh, M., Singh, M. P., Kaur, S., & Verma, H. K. (2020). Occlusion of Small Intestine caused by Trichobezoars (Hair Balls) in Sahiwal Calves-A Case Study. International Journal of Livestock Research, 10(1), 75–77. https://doi.org/10.5455/ijlr.20190911072305