Regional Veterinary Surgery

                      AFFECTIONS OF THE HORN

Abnormal horn growth 

Abnormal Growth Avulsion of horn (separation of horn cover). Fracture of horn. Fissures in horn and horn core. Horn cancer

Avulsion/evulsion of horn

• Etiology: Direct violence
• Repeated injury by yoke. Direct violence
• Chronic inflammation of keratogenous membrane .

Symptoms

•  Horn shell will be loosely attached and falls off.
• The horn core and corium will be exposed.
• Hemorrhage from the site and from the nostril of the affected side .
• Since the bony core is sensitive the condition is often painful.

Prognosis                     

• The hemorrhage can be easily arrested and regeneration occurs.

Treatment

• Regional nerve block: Cornual nerve block
• Effecting a cornual nerve block will alleviate the pain and ease the management procedures.
• Clean and disinfect the exposed horn core.
• Protect it with an antiseptic pad and bandage
• Application of Tr. Benzoin bandage will control bleeding.
• Fly repellents also will help to avoid maggot infestation.
• Clean with mild antiseptic lotion and apply or sulphanilamide – shark liver oil or any emollient antiseptic dressing.