Therapeutic management of posterior paresis following electric shock in buffalo: A case report

Abstract

A six years old buffalo presented with electrocution with faulty earthing line due to an accident. Clinical and physical examinations revealed recumbency, depression, congested mucosa, posterior paresis, rectal prolapse, involuntary defecation and urination, no sensation to needle prick on both hind legs but front legs showed sensation although weak. Immediately animal was treated with fluid and electrolytes, corticosteroids, antibiotics, vitamin B complex and other supportive medications. Animal was putted on thick layer of sand, leukworm fomentation and massaging as emergency supportive measures. Low degree of electric shock and intensive therapy using all the possible emergency therapeutic measures made the case recover successfully.