author(s)
R Ramesh, V Vijayanand, A Gopalakrishnan and S Ayyappan

abstract
An Aseel breed of domestic fowl was presented with a history of swelling at the lower neck with sudden difficulty in breathing since the last 2 hours. Based on physical examination, soft masses 2-3 in number obstructed the crop and caused crop impaction. Under local infiltration anaesthetic procedure. Ingluviotomy was performed and 3 pieces of undigested meat along with undigested grain materials were removed. Bird recovered completely and post-operative care procedures were followed until complete recovery.