Abstract
This clinical article reports a case of snake bite in a -year-old Friesian and white Fulani cross-breed cow at the Livestock Investigation Division of the National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria. The clinical signs observed during the physical examination are as follows: swollen brisket region and left forelimbs, anorexia, fever (39.2°C), and difficulty walking. The whole blood clotting time was positive (Absence of clotting for more than 2 h). The affected cow was treated using antibiotics, diuretics, and anti-inflammatory agents without the administration of anti-venom. The recovery was uneventful within 3 days following treatment.
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