Caseous Lymphadenitis and its management in a Goat.

A Goat was presented with a large mass below the left ear and a complaint of loss of appetite and lethargic. The clinical examination showed fluctuating painful swelling just below the ear close to the parotid salivary gland. The rectal temperature was high and animal was dull and depressed. Based on the clinical observation and history it was diagnosed as Cutaneous Lymphadenitis with the confirmation after bacterial culture. The treatment for the swelling was initiated with the draining out of the abscess fluid by a stab incision. After complete drainage of purulent discharge the wound was flushed with 2% hydrogen peroxide, later irrigated with 1:2000 potassium permanganate solution. Gauze with Tincture Iodine was inserted inside the cavity. Fluid, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory were give for five day as supportive along with local wound dressing. By twelfth day, the animal recovered successfully with normal temperature and healthy signs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]