Cloacal prolapse and its medical management in an Aseel hen

Abstract Cloacal prolapse in poultry is a significant clinical condition with important welfare and economic implications, particularly in high‐value or indigenous breeds such as the Aseel hen. Cloacal, or vent, prolapse, as it is sometimes referred to, is the protrusion of the posterior part of the reproductive tract in poultry and requires prompt medical treatment, as it may be fatal if left unaddressed. An Aseel hen (1.5‐year‐old, 2.5 kg) with a mass protruding from the cloaca, which was contaminated, had mild ischaemia and was soiled with droppings, was presented at our clinic. Although the prolapsed mass had been repositioned at a private clinic 1 day earlier, the prolapse recurred. The prolapse was successfully managed by conservative treatment using lignocaine hydrochloride gel and antibiotic ointment paste, along with systemic antibiotics and anti‐inflammatory drugs for 5 days. The hen recovered successfully, and egg laying resumed normally 45 days after the treatment.