TRAUMATIC ESOPHAGITIS IN A CROSSBRED PIGLET - CASE STUDY

A case of traumatic oesophagaitis was observed in a piglet in an organized farm. Case history and symptoms involved off-feed, restless, dull and depressed animal. Ultimately animal died and post-mortem findings noticed a nail pierced oesophagus. In gross necrotic lesion with hemorrhagic spot surrounding the site of penetration and sloughing of epithelial lining was found. Accidental picking up of foreign body like nail might have caused death of the piglet. A proper care and attention regarding feed is suggested for avoiding such type of incidence in animal.