Management of delayed case of snake bite envenomation in a bullock

Abstract

The four year bullock was presented with the history of swelling in forelimb region and blood oozing out on the brisket region. On clinical examination the fang mark below the swelling, haematuria, melena, pain and oedema at the swelling site was noticed. The whole blood clotting time test was positive and treated for snake bite envenomation with snake venom antiserum, fluids, antibiotics for three consecutive days and the animal was recovered uneventfully.