TY - JOUR N2 - Umbilical hernia is one of the most common problems in young calves. This problem occurs in dairy sector as well as in the local farmers. Present study was conducted to compare outcomes of four different techniques of herniorrhaphy. Twenty four young calves (n=24) were divided in 4 groups (A, B, C, and D) which underwent four different surgical techniques. Group A underwent vicryl plus suture material and pants-over-west technique, Group B underwent mesh application with Dexon suture material by using simple interrupted suture pattern, Group C underwent closed method with Nylon No. 3 suture material by using vertical mattress suture pattern and Group D underwent clamp application method with Silk No. 2 suture material by using simple interrupted suture pattern. The result showed that mesh application method was comparatively better with respect to feed intake, body weight gain and healing time. There was no reoccurrence with non-significant hematological changes (p≤0.05). It is concluded that mesh application method is safer than other three techniques and there are no systemic effects of this surgical intervention on calves’ health. L1 - http://journals.pan.pl/Content/123684/PDF-MASTER/2%20_%20Fatima.pdf L2 - http://journals.pan.pl/Content/123684 PY - 2022 IS - No 2 EP - 212 DO - 10.24425/pjvs.2022.141804 KW - calves KW - mesh application KW - suture material KW - umbilical hernia A1 - Fatima, A. A1 - Arif Khan, M. A1 - Aslam, S. A1 - Ashraf, K. A1 - Khalid Mahmood, A. A1 - Asif, M. A1 - Shah, S. A1 - Hussain, N. PB - Polish Academy of Sciences Committee of Veterinary Sciences PB - University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn VL - vol. 25 DA - 2022.07.10 T1 - Comparative evaluation of different techniques for herniorrhaphy in calves SP - 207 UR - http://journals.pan.pl/dlibra/publication/edition/123684 T2 - Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences ER -