Aim: The present study was conducted to determine the approximate prevalence, distribution and different types of ocular disorders in domestic animals. Material and Methods: A retrospective study of ocular affections in domestic animals was conducted at referral veterinary polyclinic, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar from January 2002 to December 2011. The data obtained were analysed after calculating percent of distribution. Results: Totally 799 animals were affected among which Canines and Equines were most commonly affected, followed by Cattle, Buffaloes, Caprines, Felines, Avian and lab animals. Among the disease conditions corneal opacity showed higher incidence and the Caprines and buffaloes were the most affected. Equines and canines highly affected by ocular setariasis and traumatic injury respectively. Cataract incidences were high in spitz breed and cherry eye affect mostly the Neapolitan mastiff. As per age mostly animals of more than 5 years were affected except in Caprines, ages between 1to 5 years were most commonly affected. Left side of the eye was most commonly affected than the right side and fewer incidences were noted in both sides of the eye. Sex wise distribution showed increased incidences of eye diseases in male canines and equines and, female cattle, buffaloes and caprines. Conclusion: Based on this study we concluded that traumatic injury and ocular setariasis are more common in Canines and Equines respectively. [Vet World 2013; 6(5.000): 274-276
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the simple tube cystostomy procedure for management of urethral obstruction cases in ruminants. Materials and Methods:Tube cystostomy was used to treat a total of 58 ruminants, which included 35 buffalo calves and 23 goats. Diagnosis of the disease was made with the history of anuria, clinical signs, and physical examinations. Physical parameters like heart rate, respiratory rate, rectal temperature dehydration status of animals by skin tenting test, and intraoperative findings were compared.Results: Young ruminants were most commonly affected and the mean age was 4-5 months in both species. Only male were considered for the study in which buffalo calves were not castrated but in goat's 73.91% animal were castrated and 34.7% not castrated. Rupture of bladder was more common in buffalo calves as compared to goats. The confirmed cases of obstructive urolithiasis were selected for tube cystostomy with Foley's catheter. Postoperatively all cases were administered with broad spectrum antibiotic, anti-inflammatory agent, and caliculolytic agents like ammonium chloride. Postoperative complications recorded only in 10 animals and remaining 48 animals had an uneventful recovery. Conclusion:Tube cystostomy is a simple and effective procedure particularly in intact urinary bladder, which can be adopted at field level.
A retrospective study on incidence of lameness in domestic animals, 7(8): 601-604. Veterinary World IntroductionLameness is defined as an abnormal stance or gait caused by either a structural or a functional disorder of the locomotor system [1]. A variety of reasons for lameness have been reported, including heritable defects, congenital defects, developmental defects, growth defects, trauma, and infection. Lameness is very common in dogs due to their active nature. Musculoskeletal disorders are found to be more common cause than neurological disorder in dogs [2]. Shifting lameness was reported in dogs diagnosed for Lyme disease [3]. Age, sex and breed of the animals also influence the type and cause of lameness. In dairy cattle, main cause of lameness is pain in the limb, especially in the foot; hind feet are found to be more affected than front feet [4]. In piglets, rough and abrasive floors are found to be an important cause of lameness [5]. Lameness affects the viability, growth, reproduction and cause severe economic loss in pigs [6]. In cattle, economic loss can result from reduced
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