Postoplastia em touro Nelore em decorrência de Acrobustite: Relato de caso

Abstract

Acrobustitis is an inflammatory disease that affects the prepuce of cattle and is common in zebu bulls due to the anatomical characteristics of the pendulous preputial sheath and extensive management systems. This study aimed to report a case of postoplasty in a Nelore bull affected by acrobustitis, emphasizing the diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic approaches adopted. The case occurred on a rural property in Jesúpolis, Goiás, involving a three-year-old Nelore bull used for natural breeding. The animal presented swelling in the preputial region, chronic inflammation, and difficulty in penile exposure. After clinical examination, surgical intervention was indicated to remove the affected tissue. The procedure was performed in the field using xylazine sedation, local anesthesia with lidocaine, and postoplasty technique with circular excision of the injured tissue and simple interrupted sutures. In the postoperative period, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics, and local care with hygiene and cold-water therapy were administered. The animal remained under observation and returned to reproductive activities after 60 days of recovery. It was concluded that early diagnosis and appropriate surgical intervention are essential for the therapeutic success of acrobustitis, contributing to clinical recovery, maintenance of reproductive capacity, and animal welfare