Clinical aspects of veal phlegmon intersticial

Authors

  • Deyse Naira Mascarenhas Costa
  • Hiocilma Perla dos Santos
  • Anderson Sobral Bezerra
  • Catarina Rafaela Alves da Silva
  • Rosvaldo Duarte Barbosa
  • Francisco Solano Feitosa
  • Severino Vicente da Silva

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22256/pubvet.v8n10.1721

Keywords:

Livestock, cattle, foot lesions, interdigital phlegmon

Abstract

Lameness in dairy cattle has been characterized as a disease quite prevalent and costly for developers. Reproductive problems, mastitis and foot problems are the most important diseases in the panorama of dairy farming. In this context it is noted that the incidence of this problem is quite variable, percentage reaching around 5-120% annually. This paper reports the case of a female bovine breed Girolanda, attended the Large Animal Clinic (University Veterinary Hospital-UFPI), clinical signs of discomfort during locomotion. The diagnostic techniques are described. Thirty days after the animal was restored to health. The case serves as a warning and guidance to the importance of prophylactic and therapeutic controls within dairy herds in order to promote the eradication of foot lesions in cattle.

Published

2015-09-08

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

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