Lump just north of sheath

[2barmcattle]

I have a yearling bull that has a baseball sized lump protruding down from his belly. Right by the sheath. What is it? Hernia?

 

[msscamp]

It could be a hernia, it could be an abcess, it could be a lot of things. Whatever it is, it shouldn't be there and you need to contact your vet to determine what it is and how to treat it.

 

[TheBullLady]

If it's where his navel is, most likely a hernia. They are fairly easy to fix, as long as the hole isn't too big, and if you're vet is a good surgeon!

 

[2barmcattle]

Yeah....can't get him to vet for a couple days. We'll see what he says. Thanks.

 

[2barmcattle]

Turned out it was an abcess. Doc. lanced it, drained it, gave him some antibiotics and he is good to go. This thing was hard as a rock. Glad it was no big deal.