Cattle and buffaloes ingest foreign bodies due to their indiscriminate feeding habits.
Obstruction of oesophagus is rare in ruminants (Singh et al., 1993). Proximal and mid-
cervical obstructions have been reported in cattle due to ingestion of mango seed, potato,
brinjal, placenta, gunny bag, clothes and even stone (Verma, 1974; Frank 1981;
Umakanthan 1995, Dilipkumar et al., 1995, Shivaprakash et al., 1998). Oesophageal
obstruction, commonly referred to as choke occurs in cattle and buffaloes due to attempts to …

Oesophageal obstruction in a buffalo due to piece of leather and its successful surgical
management is reported. Oesophageal obstruction or choke is a common Oesophageal
disorder in cattle due to incomplete mastication and rapid ingestion. Cattle produce copious
amount of saliva which coats the object and can make it to slip in to the pharynx and
oesophagus. Susan and Anthony (2004) have recommended use of non absorbable or long
lasting absorbable suture material with knots tied within the Oesophageal lumen to prevent …