Successful management of umbilical hernia by hernioplasty in fat tailed buck (Dumba): A rare case report

Abstract

A nine months old fat tailed buck (Dumba) was presented to Referral Veterinary Polyclinics, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar-243122 (U.P) with history of swelling at umbilical region since last few months. Clinical examination revealed umbilical hernia with hernial ring of 5 fingers breadth. The defect was corrected by hernioplasty using polypropylene mesh. The animal recovered well within 10 days postoperatively.