A Case of Complete Rectal Prolapse in an In-Gilt

A seven-month-old in-gilt was presented with an intractable rectal prolapse. The prolapsed rectum was swollen, necrotic, and ulcerated. The pig was apparently healthy and had been ingesting high fibre feed materials, with little water. The pig was anaesthetized with 1.1 mg/kg body weight of xylazin...

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Main Authors: Njoku Uchechukwu Njoku, Kelechi Theresa Jeremiah, Rock Odimma Ukaha, Chioma Frances Orajaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/812340