A case of extensive rupture of udder suspensory ligaments (dropped udder) in a buffalo: Clinical observations and effect of palliative support

Authors

  • Sayyed Aun Muhammad University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sub-campus (Jhang), Lahore, Pakistan
  • Akhtar Rasool Asif University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sub-campus (Jhang), Lahore, Pakistan
  • Abdul Shakoor University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sub-campus (Jhang), Lahore, Pakistan
  • Iahtesham Khan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sub-campus (Jhang), Lahore, Pakistan
  • Adnan Hussan Tahir University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sub-campus (Jhang), Lahore, Pakistan
  • Hafiz Ishfaq Ahmad Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Farah Ijaz University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sub-campus (Jhang), Lahore, Pakistan
  • Jalees Ahmad Bhatti University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sub-campus (Jhang), Lahore, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Awais Qarni University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sub-campus (Jhang), Lahore, Pakistan
  • Ali Haider Saleem University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sub-campus (Jhang), Lahore, Pakistan

Keywords:

Bubalus bubalis, buffaloes, dropped udder, medial suspensory ligaments, Pakistan

Abstract

The present report represents the first case of rupturing of medial suspensory ligaments of udder (dropped udder) in buffalo in Pakistan. Owner observed this condition 10 days after parturition. Rear quarters of udder were extensively dropped down to the level of fetlock joints due to huge swelling. On manipulation the median elastic ligament was found ruptured causing a lose hold for poster part of udder with animal body. Mild bruises were found on udder due to contact with hard ground. The case was diagnosed as rupturing of suspensory ligaments of udder and was recomended for palliative treatment because of poor prognosis of any surgical intervention.

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Author Biographies

Akhtar Rasool Asif, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sub-campus (Jhang), Lahore, Pakistan



Abdul Shakoor, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sub-campus (Jhang), Lahore, Pakistan




Iahtesham Khan, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sub-campus (Jhang), Lahore, Pakistan




Adnan Hussan Tahir, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sub-campus (Jhang), Lahore, Pakistan




Hafiz Ishfaq Ahmad, Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan



Farah Ijaz, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sub-campus (Jhang), Lahore, Pakistan




Jalees Ahmad Bhatti, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sub-campus (Jhang), Lahore, Pakistan



Muhammad Awais Qarni, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sub-campus (Jhang), Lahore, Pakistan




Ali Haider Saleem, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sub-campus (Jhang), Lahore, Pakistan




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Published

2020-12-28

How to Cite

Muhammad, S. A., Asif, A. R., Shakoor, A., Khan, I., Tahir, A. H., Ahmad, H. I., … Saleem, A. H. (2020). A case of extensive rupture of udder suspensory ligaments (dropped udder) in a buffalo: Clinical observations and effect of palliative support. Buffalo Bulletin, 39(4), 553–555. Retrieved from https://kuojs.lib.ku.ac.th/index.php/BufBu/article/view/2468

Issue

Vol. 39 No. 4 (2020): October-December

Section

Case Report

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