Pregnant buffalo survives after 66 metal objects removed from stomach in India

A pregnant buffalo in India's Himachal Pradesh received a new lease on life after veterinarians performed a complex surgery to remove 66 sharp metal objects from its stomach. The nine-month pregnant animal had been suffering from severe pain and had not eaten for about ten days.

The buffalo's owner, Karnail Singh, brought the animal to the Veterinary Polyclinic in Lalri, Una district, after noticing its lethargy and lack of appetite. A detailed examination, including blood tests and an ultrasound, revealed a large number of metallic foreign bodies in its stomach.

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Had the operation not been performed promptly, these objects could have severely damaged the buffalo's stomach and other internal organs, endangering its life.

A surgical team, led by Veterinary Officer Dr. Nishant Ranaut, successfully extracted nails, wires, and metal fragments. The veterinarians emphasized that the operation was critical to prevent severe damage to the buffalo's stomach and internal organs, which could have been fatal.

The buffalo is now recovering steadily, experiencing significant pain relief. She will remain under the care of specialist veterinarians for the next seven to ten days. Dr. Ranaut advised livestock owners to meticulously inspect animal feed, particularly wheat straw, to prevent such incidents.

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This precaution helps ensure that nails, wires, or other metal fragments do not inadvertently end up in the animals' stomachs.