Surgical management of weird horn recurrent growth and self-inflicted laceration in muturu cow, Bos taurus brachyceros: A case report

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Successful surgical management of a recurrent self-inflicted facial laceration caused by abnormal horn regrowth in a 6-years-old Muturu cow (Bos taurus brachyceros) presented with a circular right facial wound infested grossly with house fly larvae and microscopically with bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus). The resultant friction between the malformed tip of the horn and facial muscles induced the laceration. Physical examination revealed lacerations involving the Masseter, Zygomaticus, Buccinator, Orbicularis oculi and Levator labii superioris muscles. Surgical intervention included regional anaesthesia using 2% lignocaine with adrenaline, horn trimming, wound debridement, lavage with tincture of iodine and oxytetracycline spray and post-operative dressing. Supportive therapy comprised systemic antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs and multivitamins. The wound showed complete healing within nine days. The case underscores the importance of early detection, regular horn trimming and proper management of malformed horns to prevent self-inflicted injuries and secondary complications in cattle.

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Surgical management of weird horn recurrent growth and self-inflicted laceration in muturu cow, Bos taurus brachyceros: A case report

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