Clinical, Gross and Histopathological Changes Associated With Chronic Fasciolosis Infection in a Dairy Farm
Journal Title: Journal of Veterinary Advances - Year 2012, Vol 2, Issue 8
Abstract
Changes associated with chronic liver fluke (Fasciola) infection were studied in a herd of 11 pregnant Friesian cattle in a dairy farm. Pale mucous membrane, submandibular edema, weakness emaciation (body score of 3.5).were the main clinical signs presented. Serum biochemical analysis revealed decreased values of serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and a significantly higher (p < 0.05) value of serum bilirubin and a decreased in the values of serum calcium. Fecal sample analysis reveals Fasciola egg (+). One animal died during calving from exhaustion, postmortem examination of the dead animal revealed an enlarged liver with areas of pin-point hemorrhages on the parietal surface, distended gallbladder, with area of calcification. The histopathological changes observed in the liver were lymphocytic infiltration, fatty changes, atrophy and necrosis.
Authors and Affiliations
S. O. Okaiyeto , S. A. Dnbirni , O. S. Salami , I. I. Onoja , L. Allam
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