VSR 421: Regional Veterinary Surgery (2+1)

                      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.