Esophageal Obstruction in Buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) Resulting from the Ingestion of Potato Tubers

Authors

  • Mohamed Shokry Department of Veterinary Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
  • Abdelhaleem Elkasapy Department of Veterinary Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-520X.2021.10.11

Keywords:

Esophageal obstruction, choke, potato, trocarisation, probing

Abstract

Total 32 emergency cases of buffaloes with esophageal obstruction resulting from the ingestion of potato tubers during their grazing are described. Treatment comprised immediate rumen trocarisation by a 14g syringe, premedication with IM xylazine (0.05 mg/kg), and passing a designed stout flexible tube to dislodge the obstruction to the rumen. The results were 100% successful recovery without any complications.

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Published

2021-09-21

How to Cite

Shokry, M., & Elkasapy, A. (2021). Esophageal Obstruction in Buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) Resulting from the Ingestion of Potato Tubers. Journal of Buffalo Science, 10, 75–77. https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-520X.2021.10.11

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