Tuesday 20 September 2016

Obturator Nerve Paralysis in Cow

Obturator Nerve Paralysis in a cow

1) This condition is due to the exertion of pressure to the obturator nerve by the passage of calf 
     through the pelvis during parturition. 
2) Siiting Posture with both the hind limbs extended forward towards the knee joint
3) because the abductor muscles are innervated and affected the animal will take a wide base on 
      recumbency or standing posture 
TREATMENT
    Physiotherapy and Sling Support will be helpful
     Symptomatic treatment with Vitamin B1,B12,B6 and VIT E