A case report of severe conjunctival edema due to traumatic pericarditis in a 10 months old Holstein calf

A 10 months old Holstein calf with a history of anorexia and visual system disorders was referred to the Veterinary Medical and Teaching Hospital of TehranUniversity. On Clinical examination body temperature of 34.8oc and respiratory rate of 33 per minute were recorded. Severe edema was observed in the intermandibular space, brisket, vagina and conjunctiva and the jugular veins were bilaterally distended and pulsatile. Auscultation of the heart revealed muffled heart sound and decreased amplitude of P, QRS and T waves were observed from the electrocardiogram was performed from the left fifth intercostals space and fibrinous exudate was withdrawn. Severe conjunctival edema of this calf was due to cardiac insufficiency.