Case report demonstrates successful enucleation in an ox with traumatic eye injury, suggesting effective recovery outcomes.
An 8‐year‐old local‐breed ox presented with a severe, purulent, and malodorous injury to the right eye. The ox was restrained in a standing position, and then the site was prepared aseptically. A Peterson nerve block was applied using 2% lidocaine. The surgical technique involved a transpalpebral elliptical incision, removal of the globe, orbital packing with gauze, and skin closure using an interlocking silk suture pattern. Postoperative care included a 3‐day course of meloxicam and oxytetracycline, regular wound care, and orbital packing changes. Sutures were removed on Day 14, leading to an uncomplicated recovery.
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