Traumatic reticulopericarditis (TRP) is a common problem in cattle and can lead to serious complications if diagnosis is delayed. In this case, a 3-year-old non-descriptive female bovine was presented with an 8-day history of reduced feed intake. On examination, brisket edema, jugular distension, mild pyrexia (102.5°F), and absence of ruminal motility were noted, suggesting advanced disease. Rumen fluid findings indicated poor rumen activity. Ultrasonography revealed fluid accumulation around the pericardial region, while radiography confirmed the presence of a metallic foreign body (wire). Based on these findings, the case was diagnosed as TRP with pericardial involvement. The animal was managed surgically by rumenotomy for removal of the foreign body. Due to the presence of fibrinous pericarditis, partial pericardiectomy was subsequently performed to relieve pericardial involvement. Postoperative treatment with dicrysticine and prednisolone was given, and the animal showed gradual recovery. A notable feature of this case was the successful performance of partial pericardiectomy under field conditions, which is rarely reported under field condition in bovine practice.
Sharanabasava Rajapur (Mon,) studied this question.