Veterinary Clinical Medicine-II

MISCELLANEOUS TREATMENTS

• Chloral hydrate- Initially, 30 g orally as capsule, later 7 g bid for several days as drench in molasses or water. It breaks the starch in the rumen and stimulates production and absorption of glucose. Also, selectively influence rumen fermentation to produce more of sodium propionate.
• Potassium chlorate can also be given but in some cases it causes severe diarrhea.
• Vitamin B₁₂ and cobalt - for the activation of  coenzyme A.
• Cysteamine (precursor of co-enzyme A)- 750 mg i/v
• Sodium fumerate (precursor of co-enzyme A) 3 doses at 1-3 days interval.
• Provide adequate food and water.
• Sheep at pasture are to be driven to shade to avoid heat stroke.
• Caesarian or corticosteroid to induce parturition.
• Monensin sodium enhances the propionate production in the rumen. Dose 25mg/day in grain feed mix.