Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University (TANUVAS) on Saturday removed 52 kilograms of plastic waste from a cow’s stomach, in a surgery that lasted more than five hours. After running a few tests, taking an X-ray and an ultrasound scan, the doctors confirmed the presence of foreign substance inside the animal’s stomach. A team of doctors led by Dr Balasubramanian, Directorate of Clinics, Assistant professors of surgery Dr Sivashankar and Dr Velavan, along with other senior surgeons, performed the operation. Surgeons have performed such kind of operations in the past, but 52 kg of waste inside the stomach of an animal is alarming,” he said. the surgery will cost Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000.

Source: Indian Express October 22, 2019 03:33 UTC