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This study focussed on the therapeutic management of non-perforating abomasal ulcers in cattle. A total of 442 cattle having gastrointestinal disorders were screened based on the presence of melena and positive faecal occult blood tests (FOBT). Among these cases, only 15 were identified as non-perforating abomasal ulcers and further confirmation was done by serum pepsinogen. Out of this, 12 cases were selected for the study and cattle were divided into two groups, Group II received Inj. Ranitidine @ 3 mg/kg b.wt intramuscular BID for 5 days and Group III cattle received Inj. Pantoprazole @ 1 mg/kg b.wt intravenous, SID for 5 days. The treatment evaluation by clinical improvement, haematology, serum biochemistry, serum electrolytes, rumen chloride, serum pepsinogen, serum NEFA and blood gas changes were performed on day 0 of pre-treatment and day 5 post-treatment in both groups. Pantoprazole @ 1 mg/kg b.wt SID IV for 5 days showed early recovery as compared to ranitidine against non-perforating abomasal ulcer in cattle.

The aim of the study was to document the prevalence and diagnosis of thoracic cavity disorders (TCD) in cattle. All the selected animals subjected to detailed anamnesis; physical, clinical haemato-biochemical, electrolytes, cardiac biomarker, thoracic radiography and ultrasonographic examination were performed. The prevalence of TCD was 0.76%, among these; cardiac disorders (CD) was in 37.0%, lung disorders (LD) in 22.0%, lung and cardiac disorders (LCD) in 22.0% and diaphragmatic hernia (DH) in 19.0%. Highest prevalence of thoracic cavity disorders was recorded in Jersey cross bred cattle (62.0%). More than 3 years of age and pregnant animals were the mostly affected. The most predominant clinical signs was recorded in the order of grunting, dyspnea, abduction of elbow, brisket edema, jugular vein engorgement, jowl edema, rumen hypo-motility and muffled heart sound. Haematology revealed significant reduction of Hb, PCV and RBC. Significant decrease in the mean values of serum TP, albumin, glucose, cholesterol and increases in ALP and AST levels were observed. Significant increase in the cardiac biomarkers (CK-MB, LDH and cTnI) was noticed. The presences of foreign body, DH and pericardial effusion were in radiographic examination. Ultrasound examination revealed anechoic fluid (37.50%), mixed echogenic fluid (18.75%), echogenic fibrinous strands (21.85%) on both of respiratory and cardiac disorders. Comprehensive approaches could facilitate early diagnosis of thoracic cavity disorders, as well as to assess the diseases status and to initiate appropriate therapeutic protocols in cattle.