SUCCESSFUL SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF BILATERAL INTERDIGITAL FIBROMA OF FORELIMBS IN A GIR COW
A Gir cow aged between 7 8 years was brought to the Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology with history of lameness and tumorous masses between the claws of both forelimbs. Clinical examination revealed that mass had eroded, ulcerated and infected with maggots leading to more swelling and pain. Based on the history and clinical symptoms, the condition was diagnosed as bilateral interdigital fibroma (IDF) which was successfully managed surgically in both forelimbs. Post operative care was done by using Intacef (3 gm) Meloxicam (10ml) Dexona (5 ml) and Tribivet (10ml) alongwith antiseptic dressing with betadine solution and silversulfadiazine ointment for 5 days. Animal showed uneventful recovery. No recurrence of fibroma was reported upto period of 6 months. Keyword: Gir cow, Hyperplasia, Interdigital fibroma, Lameness.