Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept. 30:The Department of AH&VS conducted a life-saving surgical procedure on a 16-year-old cow owned by Shri Shyamal Mondal, a resident of Guptapara village, South Andaman yesterday. The cow, diagnosed with ruminal impaction due to ingestion of large quantities of foreign material, underwent a rumenotomy to address severe digestive obstruction.
The procedure was performed by Dr. Ninad S. Lawhale, Senior Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Dispensary Manglutan, assisted by Shri Abdul Majeed, Senior Veterinary Compounder, and veterinary compounders Shri Pranab Deewan and Smti. P. Laxmi. During the surgery, approximately 3 kilograms of plastic and jute material were removed from the cow’s rumen, enabling its stabilization and recovery. The on-site operation demonstrated the veterinary team’s expertise in addressing critical health issues in resource-constrained settings.
The case highlights the growing concern of plastic ingestion by livestock, often caused by animals consuming waste while grazing in open fields. Shri Shyamal Mondal expressed gratitude to the veterinary team for their timely intervention and dedicated efforts in saving his cow’s life.
