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Radiographic diagnosis and surgical management for successful outcomes for osteochondrosis in Japanese Black calves
- Source :
- The Journal of Veterinary Medical Science
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Osteochondrosis (OC) is not well recognized in cattle. Japanese Black (JB) cattle are valued for their beef and studies regarding OC are scarce. Hence, the aim of this study was to retrospectively discuss clinical and radiographical findings, diagnosis and treatment options for OC in JB cattle for successful outcomes. Medical records of 11 calves affected with OC were reviewed, retrospectively. Clinical and radiographic findings, treatment and outcomes and postmortem examination findings were analyzed. All calves had lameness. Stifle (4/14) and tarsal (4/14) were the most affected joints. Subchondral bone lucencies were observed in all joints (14/14) and accompanied with sclerosis (10/14). Radiographic grading was performed in calves. Calves were treated surgically (8/11) or conservatively (1/11). Surgically treated calves were auctioned (5/8). Postmortem examination was performed (2/11). Gross findings revealed ulcerative lesion at articular surface. Histopathologically, cartilage layer was defected at lesion. Inflammation (2/2) and granulation tissue (1/2) was also observed. In conclusion, OC in JB cattle can be diagnosed on the basis of radiography with history and clinical signs in clinical setting. Surgery should be performed in mild cases for successful outcomes. A modified radiographic grading criteria for clinical cases may hold potential in evaluating prognosis and outcomes.
- Subjects :
- medicine.medical_specialty
Japanese Black calf
040301 veterinary sciences
Radiography
osteochondrosis
Cattle Diseases
surgical management
0403 veterinary science
Lesion
03 medical and health sciences
medicine
Animals
Horses
Grading (tumors)
radiographic diagnosis
030304 developmental biology
Retrospective Studies
0303 health sciences
General Veterinary
Full Paper
business.industry
Cartilage
Medical record
Granulation tissue
04 agricultural and veterinary sciences
medicine.disease
Stifle
Surgery
medicine.anatomical_structure
Lameness
Osteochondrosis
Cattle
Horse Diseases
medicine.symptom
business
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 13477439
- Volume :
- 83
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- The Journal of veterinary medical science
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....5e1a2cdb7f6eaf659eddc986dbae4a0d