Therapeutic Management of Snakebite Envenomation in a Goat

Abstract

A Jamunapari goat aged about two and half years was presented with a history of sudden swelling in tongue and periorbital region following snake bite. Clinical examination revealed pale conjunctival mucous membrane, incoordination, frothy salivation, dullness, tympany with low ruminal pH, swelled cyanotic tongue and periorbital region. Administration of polyvalent snake venom antiserum, 5% dextrose, dexamethasone phosphate, normal saline, tetanus toxoid and broad-spectrum antibiotic brought about an uneventful recovery of the animal.