Naresh K Singh, Amit Kumar, Priyaranjan Kumar
Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, IAS, BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
DOI: 10.4103/jnsbm.JNSBM_226_17

ABSTRACT

Congenital atresia of intestines in anus and rectum part is commonly reported in newborn calves. This case report discusses cases of atresia ani et recti and its surgical correction. A circular incision was made on the bulge of the anus and patency of opening was maintained by the application of interrupted sutures. The animal’s defecation improved slowly.

Keywords: Atresia ani, Cow calves, Patent urachus, Surgical correction.