RUMINAL EVISCERATION THROUGH A DOG BITE WOUND IN A GOAT.

Goats and Sheep in India are generally reared on a free-range system, making them susceptible to dog bites.

One of the most common traumatic injuries in livestock is caused by a dog bite.

The etiology for the present case was due to the dog bitten wound which leads deep bite wound through which the rumen gets eviscerated.

Eviscerated organs are exposed to the environment there are more chances for contamination and congestion.

The case was presented without delay and contamination of the eviscerated contents was minimal.

Emergency surgical operations were performed and life was revived.

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