A retrospective study on incidence of lameness in domestic animals

Abstract

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

Prevalence of lameness in cattle in selected areas of Bangladesh

“…The highest prevalence of lameness was in animals of above 5 years (13.3%), followed by those between 3 -5 years (10.9%), 1 -3 years (10.3%) and <1 year (9.6%) ( Table 2). This result is in conformity with the results Mohsina et al (2014).…”

Normal magnetic resonance anatomy of the hind foot of Egyptian buffalo (Bubalus bubalis): A correlative low‐field T1‐ and T2‐weighted MRI and sectional anatomy atlas

“…The incidence of lameness in dairy animals reared under modern housing conditions is relatively high, which could be explained by their reduced physical activity (Stafford & Gregory, ). Lameness affecting the buffalo hind foot is frequently encountered in veterinary practice, either due to primary causes in the foot itself or secondary to disease conditions affecting other parts of the limb, for example upward fixation of the patella (Barbosa et al, ; Mohsina et al, ; Shivaprakash & Usturge, ). In the current study, the appearance of buffalo hind foot was described using low‐field T1‐W and T2‐W MRI scans and validated using corresponding gross anatomical sections.…”

Review on Fracture, Dislocation and Neurological Affections in Animals between April 2011 to March 2013 around the Urban and Suburban Area of Guwahati, India

“…3). Mohsina et al, (2014) in their study on incidence of lameness in different species observed hip dislocation (6%) as a cause of lameness in dogs. Neurological affection was observed only in canine (n=12) ( Table 2).…”

“…Neurological affection was observed only in canine (n=12) ( Table 2). Mohsina et al, (2014) has opined that dogs often suffer from lameness due to their active nature. Scott and Witte (2011) have stated that lameness in dog occur more commonly due to musculoskeletal disorder than neurological.…”

“…Similar is the situation for dislocation and neurological affection where change in the life style of the humans has predisposed the animals towards these affections. Dogs due to their active nature often suffer from lameness (Mohsina et al, 2014). Lameness in dog is mainly due to musculoskeletal disorder though neurological cause cannot be ruled out (Scott and Witte, …”