Clinical Management of Gangrenous Mastitis in A 3-Year-Old Sahel Doe: A Case Report

CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF GANGRENOUS MASTITIS IN A 3-YEAR-OLD SAHEL DOE

Authors

  • YUSUF MADAKI University of maiduguri, Nigeria
  • Dr. ISHAKU YOHANNA LIKITA The Nigerian Police force, Veterinary Section, Oyo State Command, Ibadan, Nigeria
  • PROFESSOR LAWAN ADAMU 1Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria
  • PROFESSOR SAMAILA DANBIRNI 3Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.57038/usjas.v9i1.7402

Abstract

Mastitis is an inflammatory condition of the mammary gland, typically caused by infectious microorganisms or physical injury to the udder. In this case, a milk sample was cultured on blood agar, and a catalase test was performed as part of the biochemical identification. Surgical intervention involved amputation of the affected teats, followed by closure of the udder using a simple continuous suture pattern. Postoperative management included administration of antibiotics, multivitamins, anti-inflammatory drugs, and analgesics. Laboratory results indicated the growth of Staphylococcus aureus on blood agar, with the catalase test yielding a positive result.

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Published

2025-07-24

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Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): University of Sindh Journal of Animal Sciences (USJAS)

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