"A heifer calf impaled herself on a rod in her belly 5 days ago!"
The breeder describes the accidental self-traumatic event of this approximately 2-month-old heifer calf, which, while jumping over a barrier, impaled her abdomen on an iron rod, which he promptly removed. The arrow indicates the entry point of the iron rod.
Subsequently, the abdominal wound was sutured, and the animal was treated with penicillin antibiotics. In the days following the trauma, the animal did not resume eating but drinks a little water many times a day.
Upon examination, the animal presents a distended abdomen and mild, intermittent colic pain. Auscultation reveals sparse and weak borborygmi. Digital rectal exploration reveals mucous discharge and an absence of feces.
Classic symptoms of acute diffuse peritonitis are absent, and the body temperature is normal.
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