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Khalphallah A, Elmeligy E, Al-Daek T, Hussein HA, Mohamed RH, Sabra MS, Zakaria AM, Khalifa MI, Mohammed HH, Khesruf KA, Ghallab RS. Comparative study between efficacy of dexamethasone-prostaglandin-receptal combination and mechanical correction in uterine torsion cases in Egyptian buffalo-cows (Bubalus bubalis). BMC Vet Res 2023; 19:92. [PMID: 37488512 PMCID: PMC10364404 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-023-03651-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND According to reports, the majority of domesticated species exhibited uterine torsion. It was occasionally noted as a cause of dystocia in buffaloes. The uterus might twist more frequently late in pregnancy because of certain animal traits. The current research monitored the clinical findings and laboratory assays associated with uterine torsion cases in pregnant buffalo-cows through comparing between normal labored buffalo-cows (Norm-Labgr; n = 20), mechanically corrected uterine torsed animals without medicament interference (UtrTorsgr; n = 160), and mechanically corrected uterine torsed animals with medicament interference (UtrTors-Medgr; n = 40) through focusing on placental characterization, calves body weight, milk constituents and milk somatic cell count (SCC) in normal labored buffaloes and uterine torsed ones. Through clinical and laboratory investigations of these buffaloes (N = 220) had been conducted 3 times; 7 h pre-calving and post calving (Post uterine correction) i.e. 48 and 96 h. Uterine torsion prevalence parameters, placental characterization, calves body weight, milk constituents and milk somatic cell counts were evaluated in normal labored buffaloes and uterine torsed ones. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS The study concluded pre-calving remarkable variations in clinical findings, leukogram picture, calf birth weight and some placental characterization parameters between Norm-Labgr and each of UtrTorsgr and UtrTors-Medgr whereas these variations disappeared post-partum as a result to either only mechanical correction or mechanical correction plus medicaments interference. No pre-or post-calving significant changes between UtrTorsgr and UtrTors-Medgr except for the abnormal clinical findings were more representative in UtrTors-Medgr than those in UtrTorsgr particularly pre-calving. The applied pre-calving therapeutic regimen including dexamethasone-prostaglandin-receptal combination had a powerful potential efficacy that induced vaginal delivery of calves in UtrTors-Medgr as well as prepartum mechanical correction of torsed uterus approved higher efficacy in UtrTorsgr. The applied prepartum mechanical correction of torsed uterus and/or pre-calving therapeutic regimen as well as subsequent post-calving, post uterine correction applied medicament treatment accelerated rapid recovery of affected buffalo-cows through achieving rapid restoring of their physiological parameters. Buffalo-cow's milk composition, milk pH and milk SCC were not affected whereas no significant variations were reported between Norm-Labgr, UtrTorsgr and UtrTors-Medgr.
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- Arafat Khalphallah
- Division of Internal Medicine, Department of Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, 71526, Egypt.
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- Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, 71526, Egypt
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Omar Almukhtar University, Bayda, Libya
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, 71526, Egypt
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- Department of Theriogenology, Obstetrics, and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aswan University, Aswan, 81528, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, 71526, Egypt
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- Department of Food Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aswan University, Aswan, 81528, Egypt
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- Department of Food Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aswan University, Aswan, 81528, Egypt
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- Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Animal diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aleppo University, Aleppo, Syria
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Matrouh University, Matrouh, 51744, Egypt
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Chaudhari RK, Sutaria TV, Patel AC, Chaudhari CF. Doppler indices of uterine arteries and mRNA transcripts of hormone receptors in cervix vis-à-vis dilatation therapy in buffaloes affected with incomplete cervical dilatation associated with uterine torsion. Anim Reprod Sci 2023; 248:107183. [PMID: 36592521 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2022.107183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The present study aimed to investigate the Doppler indices and mRNA transcripts of hormone receptors in relation to the response of dilatation therapy in incomplete cervical dilatation (ICD) associated with uterine torsion in buffaloes. Out of 36 successfully detorted uterine torsion cases, eight buffaloes revealed a fully dilated cervix, while the remaining 28 had ICD, and subjected to dilatation therapy (500 μg cloprostenol + 2 mg estradiol benzoate + 80 mg valethamate bromide + 50 IU oxytocin + 250 mL calcium borogluconate). The responses of dilatation therapy were assessed in 26 buffaloes as one died, and one could not follow up. Doppler indices of middle uterine arteries on trans-rectal ultrasound were evaluated pre- and 30-60 min post-detorsion. Cervical tissue biopsies were collected from 16 buffaloes to study mRNA transcripts of hormone receptors. The duration, degree, location of uterine torsion, fetal viability, consistency of the cervix, relaxation of pelvic ligaments, udder engorgement, and gestation length were also recorded to evaluate the response of dilatation therapy. The 73.08% (19/26) buffaloes responded to the therapy with a duration ranging from 2 to 56 hrs (18.41 ± 4.11). The significantly increased blood flow volume (BFV) and time-average peak velocity (TAP) while the significantly reduced resistive index (RI) and pulsatility index (PI) in an ipsilateral middle uterine artery (MUA) at post-detorsion were observed in dilation therapy responded than the not-responded group. The mRNA transcripts of estradiol receptors-α (ESR1), prostaglandin receptors (PTGFR), and oxytocin receptors (OXTR) were upregulated by 7.47, 6.63, and 8.72-fold in the ICD group, respectively. The Doppler indices along with duration of illness, location of uterine torsion, consistency of the cervix, and udder engorgement can be used to predict the response of dilatation therapy in ICD associated with uterine torsion. The upregulated mRNA expression of ESR1, PTGFR and OXTR is mandatory for success of dilatation therapy.
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- Ravjibhai K Chaudhari
- Department of Gynaecology & Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science & A.H., Kamdhenu University, Sardarkrushinagar, Gujarat 385 506 India.
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- Department of Gynaecology & Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science & A.H., Kamdhenu University, Sardarkrushinagar, Gujarat 385 506 India
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- Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Kamdhenu University, Sardarkrushinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Gynaecology & Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science & A.H., Kamdhenu University, Sardarkrushinagar, Gujarat 385 506 India
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Tumer KC, Safak T. Serum cardiac troponin I concentration increases in sheep with uterine torsion. Small Rumin Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2022.106784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Sutaria TV, Chaudhari RK, Sutaria PT. Ultrasonographic diagnosis of adhesions, quantification of uterine wall and managerial perspectives of uterine torsion in buffaloes. Reprod Domest Anim 2022; 57:1505-1519. [PMID: 35947504 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The present study aimed to diagnose uterine adhesion using ultrasonography to decide the treatment approach for better survival of buffaloes suffering from uterine torsion. The peculiar visceral slide against the other abdominal organs induced by breathing was considered an absence of uterine adhesion, while the total absence of visceral slide was considered the presence of uterine adhesions on ultrasonographic examination. The 59 Mehsana buffaloes suffering from uterine torsion were divided into two groups based on the presence (Group I; n=27) or absence (group II; n=32) of adhesions. The mean pixel values (MPV) and thickness of uterine wall were also quantified in both the groups. In group I, sever type adhesions (n=16/27) were directly subjected to cesarean section (CS), while fibrinous adhesions (n=11/27) were subject to rolling by Sharma's modified Schaffer's method, and if rolling failed were further, subjected to CS and adhesions were confirm during CS. In Group II, 28 buffaloes were subjected to rolling by Sharma's modified Schaffer's method and 4 buffaloes were directly subjected to CS because of longer duration of illness (≥3 days), higher degree (≥180°), and previous field handling. The incidence of adhesions was 45.76 per cent (27/59) in buffaloes with uterine torsion. The degenerative changes such as oedematous (hyperedema - hypoechoic with anechoic trabeculae) or thin (homogenous hypoechoic), sloughing of serosa, and wall separation were observed in the uterine wall. The significantly thinner uterine wall (P=0.017) and higher MPV (P=0.001) were evident in group I than group II. The weak negative non-significant correlation between uterine wall thickness and MPV was observed in group I (r = -0.250, P = 0.147) and group II (r = -0.235, P = 0.089). The dam survival rate was 48.15 per cent (13/27) in group I and 81.25 % (26/32) in group II. There was a significant (P=0.04) association between the treatment approach and dam survival. Ultrasonography has synergistic diagnostic value for uterine adhesions by evaluating uterine surfaces beyond the reach of obstetricians during a manual clinical examination. Thereby avoiding futile efforts to relieve uterine torsion by rolling might help to improve dam survival by planning a better obstetrical maneuver to salvage buffaloes suffering from uterine torsion.
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- T V Sutaria
- Department of Gynaecology & Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science & A.H., Kamdhenu University, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Gynaecology & Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science & A.H., Kamdhenu University, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Surgery & Radiology, College of Veterinary Science & A.H., Kamdhenu University, Gujarat, India
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de Carvalho JC, Lainetti PDF, Alonso JDM, Souza FF, Ferreira JCP. Ultrasonographic and haematology findings as an indicator of uterine torsion prognosis in cattle. VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/vrc2.456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Jaqueline Candido de Carvalho
- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science São Paulo State University (UNESP) Botucatu São Paulo Brazil
- School of Veterinary Medicine Santo Amaro University São Paulo São Paulo Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science São Paulo State University (UNESP) Botucatu São Paulo Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Science School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science São Paulo State University (UNESP) Botucatu São Paulo Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science São Paulo State University (UNESP) Botucatu São Paulo Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science São Paulo State University (UNESP) Botucatu São Paulo Brazil
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Molecular characterization and hematological analysis of Listeria monocytogenes infection in dairy cows in Punjab (Pakistan). Arch Microbiol 2022; 204:201. [PMID: 35239048 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-022-02804-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Listeriosis is an emerging bacterial disease of animals and humans worldwide, caused by Listeria monocytogenes. The infected dairy cows continuously shed the microbes in their milk, a human being's concern. This study was designed to molecular characterize the Listeria monocytogenes isolated from symptomatic cow's milk of tehsils Samundri, Gujar khan, and Alipur of Punjab. A total of 175 milk samples were collected, pre-enriched and cultured on PALCAM agar. The affirmation of the hlyA gene of Listeria monocytogenes was performed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and 3.43% of isolates were found positive. The phylogenetic analysis showed a resemblance of our isolates of Listeria monocytogenes with India (KP965733), the USA (DQ812484), and 3 of our isolates made a clade. The leucocytes and neutrophils count were found significantly increased in listeriosis affected cows. The Chi-square test showed a significant association between poor quality silage feeding and listeriosis. The presence of L.monocytogenes in cow's milk indicates a potential threat to humans. It is further recommended that it should be consistently monitored to ensure food safety.
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Rodríguez-González D, Minervino AHH, Orihuela A, Bertoni A, Morales-Canela DA, Álvarez-Macías A, José-Pérez N, Domínguez-Oliva A, Mota-Rojas D. Handling and Physiological Aspects of the Dual-Purpose Water Buffalo Production System in the Mexican Humid Tropics. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12050608. [PMID: 35268176 PMCID: PMC8909038 DOI: 10.3390/ani12050608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Buffalo is a domesticated large ruminant that can be raised for beef, dairy, and work. In some systems, these animals can be raised with a dual purpose (beef and dairy). The present review describes the characteristics of the dual-purpose water buffalo production system in Mexico’s humid wetlands. This article provides extensive information on the water buffalo and includes comparisons with other species to note similarities and differences. The aim is to describe the buffalo handling procedures used in this system, particularly during breeding, milking, confinement, and mobilization, relating them to the neurological processes involved and analyzing the productive results. Understanding these processes will allow us to obtain a more precise vision of the advantages that this species can offer, and the possible implications of the development of this type of livestock under tropical conditions. Abstract The purpose of this paper is to describe the characteristics of the dual-purpose water buffalo production based on the Mexican production system as a model in tropical wetlands. It includes a broad literature review emphasizing the most recent and specialized publications examining key findings to improve our understanding in the performance of the buffalo species (Bubalus bubalis). The complementary topics addressed include reproductive management, parturition, the dam–calf bond, milking routines, and models of confinement and management, in addition to aspects related to milk commercialization. This article summarizes the advances made to date in this production system and its current margins for improvement. The development of dual-purpose water buffalo production systems in Mexico’s tropical wetlands is a relatively recent phenomenon that has progressed and improved due to herd management. Buffaloes are an interesting alternative for dual purpose systems that offer several advantages. The lower milk production of this species compared to cattle is its main limitation. However, the properties of their milk allow one to obtain an added value and make this type of farms competitive. In synthesis, consolidating buffalo production in Mexico’s tropical wetlands will require broadening our knowledge of this species, and perfecting the most appropriate handling procedures. The activities of government agencies and processing enterprises will play vital roles in achieving the integral modernization of this potentially important economic activity.
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- Daniela Rodríguez-González
- Master’s Program in Agricultural and Livestock Sciences [Maestría en Ciencias Agropecuarias], Xochimilco Campus, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM), Mexico City 04960, Mexico;
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- Laboratory of Animal Health, LARSANA, Federal University of Western Pará, UFOPA, Rua Vera Paz, s/n, Santarém 68040-255, PA, Brazil
- Correspondence: (A.H.H.M.); (D.M.-R.)
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- Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Cuernavaca 62209, Mexico;
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- Neurophysiology, Behavior, and Animal Welfare Assessment, Department of Animal Production and Agriculture (DPAA), Xochimilco Campus, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM), Mexico City 04960, Mexico; (A.B.); (D.A.M.-C.); (A.Á.-M.); (N.J.-P.); (A.D.-O.)
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- Neurophysiology, Behavior, and Animal Welfare Assessment, Department of Animal Production and Agriculture (DPAA), Xochimilco Campus, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM), Mexico City 04960, Mexico; (A.B.); (D.A.M.-C.); (A.Á.-M.); (N.J.-P.); (A.D.-O.)
- Holistic Management, Savory Institute, Agriculture Science, Universidad EARTH, San José 4442-1000, Costa Rica
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- Neurophysiology, Behavior, and Animal Welfare Assessment, Department of Animal Production and Agriculture (DPAA), Xochimilco Campus, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM), Mexico City 04960, Mexico; (A.B.); (D.A.M.-C.); (A.Á.-M.); (N.J.-P.); (A.D.-O.)
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- Neurophysiology, Behavior, and Animal Welfare Assessment, Department of Animal Production and Agriculture (DPAA), Xochimilco Campus, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM), Mexico City 04960, Mexico; (A.B.); (D.A.M.-C.); (A.Á.-M.); (N.J.-P.); (A.D.-O.)
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- Neurophysiology, Behavior, and Animal Welfare Assessment, Department of Animal Production and Agriculture (DPAA), Xochimilco Campus, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM), Mexico City 04960, Mexico; (A.B.); (D.A.M.-C.); (A.Á.-M.); (N.J.-P.); (A.D.-O.)
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- Neurophysiology, Behavior, and Animal Welfare Assessment, Department of Animal Production and Agriculture (DPAA), Xochimilco Campus, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM), Mexico City 04960, Mexico; (A.B.); (D.A.M.-C.); (A.Á.-M.); (N.J.-P.); (A.D.-O.)
- Correspondence: (A.H.H.M.); (D.M.-R.)
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Ali M, Suresh A, Sarath T, Arunmozhi N, Sureshkumar R, Joseph C. Surgical Management of Dystocia Due to Unilateral Uterine Torsion in a Domestic Shorthair Cat. Top Companion Anim Med 2021; 45:100577. [PMID: 34407483 DOI: 10.1016/j.tcam.2021.100577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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A 2-year-old pluriparous domestic shorthair queen was brought to the Madras Veterinary College Teaching hospital with a history of full-term pregnancy, straining for the past 24 hours and brown vaginal discharge. Radiography of the abdomen showed presence of 3 fetal skeletons, and ultrasonography revealed no fetal heartbeat. An emergency caesarean section was performed, and a 720° torsion of the right uterine horn was revealed. Three dead kittens were delivered, 2 from the right horn and 1 from the left horn. An ovariohysterectomy was also performed.
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- M Ali
- Department of Clinics, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Clinics, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Veterinary University Peripheral Hospital, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Mahmoud EA, Essawi WM, Neamat-Allah ANF. Influence of uterine torsion in water buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) with insights into the hematological and biochemical prognostic values regarding to manual correction. Trop Anim Health Prod 2020; 52:3165-3171. [PMID: 32677006 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-020-02342-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Bovine uterine torsion refers to the rotation of the gravid uterus around its longitudinal axis. It is the dominant cause of dystocia in buffaloes. A total of two hundred and seventeen dystocia's Egyptian buffaloes were examined, and another twenty were apparently normal at the full term (healthy pregnant group). From the dystocia's buffaloes, twenty-three percentage (n = 50) was uterine torsion after gynecology inspection at presentation (Ut group) and 5 days after the manual correction (Utc group). The buffaloes with uterine torsion exhibited loss of appetite, constipation, colic, and straining. The incidence of torsion was mostly at first parity that accounting for 50% of cases. Regarding to the pregnancy stage, torsion mostly occurred at full term, where it primarily occurred in buffaloes at 3 years of age. Right-sided torsion ensued in 90% of all cases. The survival rate of the pregnant buffaloes was 90% (45 buffaloes), and 10% (5 buffaloes) was directed to the culling. Regarding to the fetal survival outcome, 30% of fetuses was survived where the other 70% was died. The hematological results denoted leucocytosis in Ut and Utc groups that attributed to neutrophilia, monocytosis, and eosinophilia. Biochemical assessments were denoted an augments in the levels of serum AST, LDH, CPK, creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, progesterone, cortisol, MDA, NO, TAC, blood lactate (bLac), TNF-α, and IL-6. Where there were a non significant fluctuations in the ALT, GGT, calcium, and phosphorus levels in the torsion cases. The significant declines in 17-β-oestradiol, total proteins, albumin, magnesium, and GSH levels in the dams suffering from Ut were observed. The robust elevations in AST (156 ± 3.47) and bLac (16.12 ± 0.18) with severe hypomagnesaemia (2.69 ± 0.15) were evident in 10% of the torsion cases that directed to the culling. This can conclude that robust elevations in AST and bLac with severe hypomagnesaemia are factors denoting a poor prognosis for uterine torsion in the buffaloes.
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- Essam A Mahmoud
- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, 1 Alzeraa Street, Zagazig City, Sharkia Province, 44511, Egypt
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aswan University, Aswan, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, 1 Alzeraa Street, Zagazig City, Sharkia Province, 44511, Egypt.
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Sickinger M, Erteld EM, Wehrend A. Fertility following uterine torsion in dairy cows: A cross-sectional study. Vet World 2020; 13:92-95. [PMID: 32158156 PMCID: PMC7020130 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2020.92-95] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 12/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background and Aim: Dairy cows with uterine torsion often are susceptible to reduced fertility resulting in more costs and effort to restore the economy of those cows. The aim of our study was to examine and evaluate the possible associations between uterine torsion and consequent uterine involution disturbances, on the one hand, and between the degree and duration of uterine torsion with fertility parameters, on the other hand. Materials and Methods: Within 1.5 years, 115 dairy cows (German Browns, German Holsteins, and German Fleckvieh) that were suffering from uterine torsion were examined to evaluate the incidence of involution disturbances of the uterus and to examine the fertility after calving. Statistical analysis included correlation analyses between the degree and duration of torsion and fertility parameters (days open, days to conception, conception rate and services per conception, and intercalving interval) as well as incidence of involution disturbances. Results: The study revealed no statistically significant correlation between uterine involution and degree of uterine torsion. However, involution processes were significantly correlated to the time of the expulsion of the fetal membranes. Days to conception and intercalving intervals were significantly influenced by the presence of uterine torsion. Conclusion: Concerning fertility after uterine torsion, it was shown that reduced fertility is associated with the duration of uterine torsion (p=0.02) and time to drop of fetal membranes (p=0.02) but not with the degree of torsion (p=0.27).
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- Marlene Sickinger
- Clinic for Ruminants, Justus-Liebig-University of Giessen, Frankfurter Straße 104, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Clinic for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Andrology of Large and Small Animals with Veterinary Ambulance, Justus-Liebig-University of Giessen, Frankfurter Straße 106, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Clinic for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Andrology of Large and Small Animals with Veterinary Ambulance, Justus-Liebig-University of Giessen, Frankfurter Straße 106, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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Murakami T, Nakao S, Sato Y, Nakada S, Sato A, Mukai S, Kobayashi M, Yamada Y, Kawakami E. Blood lactate concentration as diagnostic predictors of uterine necrosis and its outcome in dairy cows with uterine torsion. J Vet Med Sci 2017; 79:513-516. [PMID: 28163266 PMCID: PMC5383170 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.16-0203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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In order to determine blood lactate concentrations (bLac) and their validity as a diagnostic marker in bovine uterine torsion, blood samples were taken from 54
Holstein cows with uterine torsion before the correction of torsion. bLac in a group of cows with and without uterine necrosis were 15.0 and 3.0
mmol/l, respectively (P<0.01). Moreover, bLac in a group of dead or culled dams and in that of survived dams were 10.2
and 3.1 mmol/l, respectively (P<0.01). Furthermore, the proposed diagnostic cutoffs for bLac based on ROC analysis for
detection of uterine necrosis and poor prognosis in dams were set at >5.0 and >6.5 mmol/l, respectively. These findings suggest that in
dairy cows with uterine torsion, an increase in bLac is a diagnostic predictor of uterine necrosis as well as poor prognosis in dams.
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- Takashi Murakami
- Hokkaido Higashi Agricultural Mutual Aid Association, 109-28 Nishishunbetsu, Betsukai-cho, Notsuke-gun, Hokkaido 088-2576, Japan
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Ali A, Derar D, Tharwat M, Zeitoun MM, Alsobyil FA. Dystocia in dromedary camels: Prevalence, forms, risks and hematobiochemical changes. Anim Reprod Sci 2016; 170:149-56. [PMID: 27211280 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2016.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2016] [Revised: 04/27/2016] [Accepted: 05/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
The objectives of this study were to investigate the prevalence of dystocia in camel herds, its forms in primi- and multipara, the risks to fetus and dam, and the associated hematobiochemical changes. A total of 1890 calvings were surveyed for the prevalence of dystocia. Cases with dystocia (n=107) were examined for causes and treated with traction, fetotomy or Cesarean section. Logistic regression was performed to identify risk factors. The dependent variables were the fetal and maternal mortality, while the independent variables were parity, duration of dystocia, causes of dystocia, and method of treatment. Blood samples were collected from all dystocia camels and six controls for hematology and concentrations of serum amyloid A (SAA), haptoglobin (Hp), estradiol-17β (E2), progesterone (P4), total protein, albumin, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). The overall prevalence of dystocia was 8.6%. Risk of dystocia was higher in camels managed in an intensive system than in those in a free system (Odds ratio=1.9, P=0.0003) and higher in primipara than in multipara (Odds ratio 1.7, P=0.005). Abnormal posture was the most important cause of dystocia (51.4%). Uterine torsion was the second most important cause (23.4%) and was mainly observed in multipara (P=0.0006). Dystocia was linked to high fetal mortality (87.9%). A significant relationship was found between fetal death and duration of dystocia (Odds ratio=8.04, P=0.005). The percentage of dam mortality was 17.8%. Significant associations were detected between dam mortality rate and the duration of dystocia (Odds ratio=4.74, P=0.03) and fetal viability (Odds ratio=5.82, P=0.02). Increasing duration of dystocia was associated with significant increases in SAA, Hp, BUN and AST, but with decreases in E2 (P<0.05). After a transient period of elevation, the white blood cell and neutrophil counts decreased (P<0.05). In conclusion, abnormal posture and uterine torsion were found to be the common causes of dystocia in dromedary camels, and fetal and maternal deaths were mainly associated with the duration of dystocia.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ahmed Ali
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, 51452 Qassim, Saudi Arabia; Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University, 71526 Assiut, Egypt.
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, 51452 Qassim, Saudi Arabia; Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University, 71526 Assiut, Egypt.
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, 51452 Qassim, Saudi Arabia; Department of Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt.
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, 51452 Qassim, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, 51452 Qassim, Saudi Arabia.
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Validation of color Doppler ultrasonography for evaluating the uterine blood flow and perfusion during late normal pregnancy and uterine torsion in buffaloes. Theriogenology 2013; 79:1045-53. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2013.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2012] [Revised: 12/04/2012] [Accepted: 01/25/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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