Field Surgical Intervention of Bovine Actinomycosis
U. Farooq*, A. Qayyum, H. A. Samad, H. R.
Chaudhry and N. Ahmad1
University College of
Veterinary and Animal Sciences, The Islamia
University of Bahawalpur; 1Department of Theriogenology, University of
Agriculture,
Faisalabad,
Pakistan
*Corresponding Author: pathophysio@hotmail.com
Abstract
Actinomycosis, or lumpy jaw, is an important
cause of economic losses in livestock because of its widespread occurrence and
poor response to the routine clinical treatment. The present study describes a
typical case of bovine actinomycosis in a seven-month pregnant Sahiwal heifer
with a hard swelling on the middle of the maxilla bone at the level of the
central molar teeth. Tentative diagnosis was made through clinical signs. After
maturation of the swelling, the area was incised under local anesthesia and
debridement of the wound was achieved by sharp surgical debridement and
mechanical debridement. Pus, having the appearance of sulphur granules, was
completely removed from the excised cavity, which was closed by applying
mattress sutures. Adjunct therapy of broad-spectrum antibiotic was administered
intramuscularly for five days as a post-operative measure. Catamnesis revealed
that the healing was complete in 15 days with no recurrence and untoward
consequences.