26/01/2026
A 33 kg goat was presented 30 minutes after ingesting an unknown amount of urea fertilizer,: Tachycardia (rapid heart rate), mild bloat, and reduced rumen motility were observed.Treatment:
Intravenous Fluids: Normal Saline @ 25 ml/kg body weight.
Medication: Dexamethasone @ 2mg/kg (anti-inflammatory) and Atropine Sulphate @ 0.02mg/kg (parasympatholytic).
Antibiotic: Enrofloxacin @ 2.5mg/kg intramuscular.
Oral Treatment: Activated Charcoal (30 ml) to bind remaining urea.
