vv 069 Citation: Ashfaq K, Aqib AI, Rashid B, Asif M, E-Alam Kulyar MF, et al. (2019) Double tail anomaly and surgical intervention. Int J Vet Sci Res 5(2): 069-070. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17352/ijvsr.000043 https://dx.doi.org/10.17352/ijvsr DOI: 2640-7604 ISSN: LIFE SCIENCES GROUP Abstract Congenital problems can be caused by genetic or chromosomal abnormalities. Some of these problems can be treated through different methods. These methods of treatment depend on the level defection. A twenty-five days old female cross bred buffalo calf was presented at out-door of Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad with a complaint of an extra tail and maggots’ infestation. On complete physical examination abnormal growth was suspected as congenital problem with the presence of second tail. Surgical intervention was proposed as line of action against this anomaly. Xylazine Hydrochloride 0.1mg/kg, Ketamine 3mg/kg, and Lidocaine HCl 2% were used in an anaesthesia protocol. Firstly, maggots were removed manually after filling maggot’s tunnel with Turpentine oil. Then an incision was given around the extra abnormal tail. Absorbable suture (2-0) was applied on subcutaneous tissue by simple continuous suture pattern while sterile silk (1-0) was used to close the skin finally. 1% Ivermectin was injected subcutaneously at the dose rate of 0.6 mg/kg, and Oxytetracycline spray was recommended as the post-surgical antibiotic. The calf was fully recovered without any postoperative complications after fifteen days. Surgical treatment was found successful in current double tail anomaly. Case Report Double tail anomaly and surgical intervention Khurram Ashfaq 1 , Amjad Islam Aqib 2 *, Babar Rashid 1 , Muhammad Asif 1 , Muhammad Fakhar-e-Alam Kulyar 1 , Rana Faisal Naeem 1 , Zeeshan Ahmad Bhutta 1 , Muhammad Shoaib 3 and Asma Hamid 1 1 Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-38000, Pakistan 2 Department of Medicine, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur-63100, Pakistan 3 Institute of Microbiology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-38000, Pakistan Received: 23 May, 2019 Accepted: 24 August, 2019 Published: 26 August, 2019 *Corresponding authors: Amjad Islam Aqib, Depart- ment of Medicine, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur-63100, Pakistan, E-mail: Keywords: Double tail; Congenital disorder; Buffalo calf; Tail affections https://www.peertechz.com Introduction Congenital anomalies are often result of genetical, environmental, managemental or nutritional factors which include morphological, physiological and functional disorders [1]. Besides all these, toxins and drugs can also cause congenital abnormalities (CA). The anomalies are 0.2-3% reported in cattle, sheep and pigs [2]. As for all genetic defects, 24% affect skeletal muscles, 13% affect the digestive and respiratory system, 22% central nervous system, 9% ventricular membranes, 4% urinary system, 3% cardiovascular, 2% affect skin [2]. The rest of 4% are associated to other body systems [3]. Cows have a lot of undesirable traits which range from weak characteristics and structural imperfections to fatal diseases. They are not common in most cattle, but the frequency of cattle is quite high [4]. Some usual congenital malformations are spina bifida, congenital tailless, atresia ani, sacrococcygeal agenesis [5]. Although there is no specific treatment for congenital anomalies except surgical intervention. The current congenital issue was subjected to resolve by surgical intervention. Case Presentation A twenty-five-day old female cross bred buffalo calf was presented at outdoor patient Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad with a complaint of double tail and some extra mass with maggots’ infestation on perineal area. Physical examination was performed to confirm either the abnormal growth is a tumour, oedema or congenital anomaly. Absence of fluid on aspiration dragged attention toward congenital abnormality due to abnormal growth of extra tail (Figure 1). Figure 1: A: Calf having double tail. (t) double tail, (em) extra mass; B: (mi) perianal fistula with maggots’ infestation. Surgical procedure All cardinal signs were confirmed normal following which clipping of hairs over surgical site was done. The site was aseptically prepared using povidone iodine. Xylazine Hydrochloride 0.1mg/kg, Ketamine 3mg/kg were given