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International Journal of Molecular Veterinary Research
2013, Vol.2, No.3, 7
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An Unusual Case of Traumatic Carditis in a Goat
Ali Zohaib
1
, Awais-ur-Rehman Sial
2
, Muhammad Saqib
2
, Muhammad Nadeem Asi
2
1. DVM, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-38040, Pakistan
2. Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-38040, Pakistan
Corresponding author email: alizohaib7@hotmail.com;
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International Journal of Molecular Veterinary Research, 2013, Vol.3, No.3 doi: 10.5376/ijmvr.2013.03.0003
Received: 27 Feb., 2013
Accepted: 04 Mar., 2013
Published: 22 Mar
.,
2013
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© 2013 Zohaib et al., This is an open access article published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted
use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Preferred citation for this article:
Zohaib et al., 2013, Plasma Disposition of Conventional and Long Acting Moxifloxacin in Sheep after Intramuscular Administration, International Journal of
Molecular Veterinary Research, Vol.3, No.3 7-8 (doi: 10.5376/ ijmvr.2013.03.0003)
Abstract
An unusual case of traumatic carditis in a Tedday goat is described. No significant other accompanying abnormalities
were observed at necropsy except the presence of 45 mm long sharp quilt needle, which was extending from the left ventricle to right
atrium.
Keywords
Goat; Traumatic carditis; Epicardium; Comatose
Introduction
Traumatic reticuloperitonitis and pericarditis is a
frequently seen digestive tract condition in cow and
buffaloes, however, rarely encountered in in sheep and
goats (Maddy, 1954; Sojka et al., 1990). The condition
results mostly following the swallow of small sharp
metallic objects (foreign body) along with the feed.
These foreign bodies may penetrate the reticulum and
then further extends to diaphragm and pericardium
(Haque et al., 1976; Brown et al., 2007). If foreign body
do not cause perforation it can remain in reticulum
without causing any harm (Brown et al., 2007).
Multiple abscesses both in thoracic and abdominal
organs are the sequelae of TRP (Sojka et al., 1990). Due
to sever loss of production, affections of ruminants’
forestomach is gaining the currency all over the globe.
Case History
In this report an unfamiliar traumatic reticulo-pericarditis
is described in a 2-year old female goat. A crossbred
(Teddy) goat in comatose condition was present at the
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Department of
Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of
Agriculture, Faisalabad (Pakistan). In anamnesis no
significant information except the history of
in-appetence from last 5 days, along with abducted
forelimbs and reluctant to walk. Patient was kept on
grazing along with its other heard-mates. Before any
diagnosis/treatment started, animal died.
Necropsy Findings
Thoracic and abdominal findings were insignificant
and all organs positioned normally. Both pericardium
and fluid were devoid of any evidence inflammatory
reaction, however, removal of pericardium revealed a
3 mm round necrotic spot on epicardium of left
ventricle (Figure 1).
Figure 1 A 3 mm round spot on epicardium of left ventricle
representing the entry pathway of the needle
Upon exploring the spot, a 45 mm long quilt needle
found fixed in the ventricular septum extended from
left ventricle to right atrium (Figure 2).
The sharp end of the needle found fixed in bicuspid
valve. The significant of this necropsy finding was the
absence of any other abnormality (pericardial
effusions, peritonitis etc.).