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A Case of Snake Bite in a One-Year-Old Cross-Breed Cow – A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This clinical article reports a case of snake bite in a -year-old Friesian and white Fulani cross-breed cow at the Livestock Investigation Division of the National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria. The clinical signs observed during the physical examination are as follows: swollen brisket region and left forelimbs, anorexia, fever (39.2°C), and difficulty walking. The whole blood clotting time was positive (Absence of clotting for more than 2 h). The affected cow was treated using antibiotics, diuretics, and anti-inflammatory agents without the administration of anti-venom. The recovery was uneventful within 3 days following treatment.

Source: Research in Veterinary Science and Medicine

DOI: 10.25259/rvsm_8_2024

Authors: Kingsley Chineto Anyika, Felix Govwang, David Oludare Omoniwa, Ebiojo Joy Adah

Institution: National Veterinary Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4403568854