THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT OF CONGENITAL GOITER IN A CALF- A CASE REPORT

Congenital goiter is characterized by enlargement of thyroid gland, stillbirth, abortion, prolonged gestation and birth of weak calves. This case report documents the successful management of a congenital goiter using levothyroxine. The condition was tentatively diagnosed based on clinical signs and confirmed by rapid therapeutic response, with complete recovery observed in fifteen days. To prevent future cases, it is recommended to avoid feeding cruciferous plants to pregnant dams and to ensure adequate supplementation of iodine during gestation in iodine deficient areas.