THERAPEUTIC EFFICACY OF MONENSIN ON LACTIC ACIDOSIS IN BUFFALOES

Abstract

Three non-descript buffaloes were presented to Veterinary College Hospital, Bidar with the history of ingestion of large quantity of wheat based bakery products. Clinical examination revealed mild distension of left abdomen, passing semisolid pasty dung. Rumen pH, Rumen lactate and total protozoal count, Blood pH and HCO₃^- were analysed before and after treatment. Acidotic buffaloes were treated orally with monensin at the dose rate 3 mg/kg body weight along with fluid therapy and repeated after 24 hours. Healthy ruminal cud was given orally after 48 hours. Monensin was found effective in the treatment of lactic acidosis in buffaloes