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Agriculture
Veterinary Team Removes Metal Wires from Buffalo’s Stomach in Una, Himachal Pradesh
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🗓 17 Aug 2026, 04:19 PM
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A veterinary team successfully performed a surgical procedure to extract metal wires from a buffalo’s stomach in Una, Himachal Pradesh, ensuring the animal’s recovery.
A veterinary team at a local animal hospital in Una carried out a surgical operation to remove metal wires that had become lodged in a buffalo’s stomach. The procedure, performed under general anesthesia, involved a careful incision and the extraction of several wires that had been inadvertently ingested by the animal.
The buffalo, belonging to a nearby farmer, was brought to the hospital after showing signs of abdominal pain and reduced appetite. After a thorough examination, the veterinary surgeons confirmed the presence of the wires and decided that surgery was the safest option.
The operation was completed without complications, and the animal is now on a recovery plan that includes pain management and a gradual reintroduction of feed. The farmer has expressed gratitude for the prompt medical attention.
The incident highlights the importance of veterinary services in rural Himachal Pradesh, where livestock health directly impacts local livelihoods. The hospital’s team emphasized the need for regular veterinary check‑ups to prevent such emergencies.
The buffalo, belonging to a nearby farmer, was brought to the hospital after showing signs of abdominal pain and reduced appetite. After a thorough examination, the veterinary surgeons confirmed the presence of the wires and decided that surgery was the safest option.
The operation was completed without complications, and the animal is now on a recovery plan that includes pain management and a gradual reintroduction of feed. The farmer has expressed gratitude for the prompt medical attention.
The incident highlights the importance of veterinary services in rural Himachal Pradesh, where livestock health directly impacts local livelihoods. The hospital’s team emphasized the need for regular veterinary check‑ups to prevent such emergencies.