Cervical oesophageal obstruction in a she-buffalo

An eight year old pleuriparous she buffalo was presented to the Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Gannavaram with a history of salivation, dyspnoea and acute ruminal tympany. Clinical examination revealed complete oesophageal obstruction which was confirmed by passing a probang. The obstruction, produced by a palm kernel, was relieved by oesophagotomy.