Research Article

Retrospective Review of Congenital Anomaly Cases in Ruminants

Volume: 35 Number: 2 July 31, 2024
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Retrospective Review of Congenital Anomaly Cases in Ruminants

Abstract

This study was designed to provide data on the incidence rates of congenital anomalies and their distribution by organs and systems in calves, lambs and kids brought to Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Surgery Clinic between 2017-2023. The animal material of the study consisted of 1104 ruminants, including 886 calves, 183 lambs and 35 kids, aged 0-6 months. In addition to clinical examination, anomalies were diagnosed by using direct and indirect radiographic examinations when necessary. In some cases, a definitive diagnosis was made by performing experimental laparotomy based on clinical and radiological examinations. 341 out of 1104 ruminants, including 234 calves, 96 lambs and 11 kids, suffered from congenital anomalies. Of the ruminants with congenital anomalies, 208 (61.00%) were male, 132 (38.70%) female and 1 (0.30%) hermaphrodite. Abdominal wall anomalies were determined with the highest number of 112 (32.9%) cases. These were followed by musculoskeletal system anomalies in 83 (24.4%) cases and gastrointestinal system anomalies in 56 (16.5%) cases. Head region anomalies occurred in 41 cases (12.1%), urinary system anomalies in 23 cases (6.8%) and CNS anomalies in 9 cases (2.6%). Multiple anomalies were recorded in 16 (4.7%) cases. In conclusion, congenital anomalies are frequently seen as pathologies in ruminants in our country, especially in our region. Avoiding inbreeding, making artificial insemination widespread, improving the care and nutrition of the dam during pregnancy, correcting adverse environmental conditions and eliminating stress factors, avoiding over-the-counter medication misuse during pregnancy and most importantly informing field veterinarians and animal owners about the subject will contribute to the prevention of congenital malformations and losses in livestock.

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Ethical Statement

This study was conducted with the permission of Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Animal Experiments Local Ethics Committee on 01/02/2024 with the number 2024/01-03.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Veterinary Surgery

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

July 25, 2024

Publication Date

July 31, 2024

Submission Date

May 15, 2024

Acceptance Date

July 10, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 35 Number: 2

APA
Karasu, A., Kayıkcı, C., & Kuşcu, Y. (2024). Retrospective Review of Congenital Anomaly Cases in Ruminants. Van Veterinary Journal, 35(2), 125-131. https://doi.org/10.36483/vanvetj.1482852
AMA
1.Karasu A, Kayıkcı C, Kuşcu Y. Retrospective Review of Congenital Anomaly Cases in Ruminants. Van Vet J. 2024;35(2):125-131. doi:10.36483/vanvetj.1482852
Chicago
Karasu, Abdullah, Caner Kayıkcı, and Yağmur Kuşcu. 2024. “Retrospective Review of Congenital Anomaly Cases in Ruminants”. Van Veterinary Journal 35 (2): 125-31. https://doi.org/10.36483/vanvetj.1482852.
EndNote
Karasu A, Kayıkcı C, Kuşcu Y (July 1, 2024) Retrospective Review of Congenital Anomaly Cases in Ruminants. Van Veterinary Journal 35 2 125–131.
IEEE
[1]A. Karasu, C. Kayıkcı, and Y. Kuşcu, “Retrospective Review of Congenital Anomaly Cases in Ruminants”, Van Vet J, vol. 35, no. 2, pp. 125–131, July 2024, doi: 10.36483/vanvetj.1482852.
ISNAD
Karasu, Abdullah - Kayıkcı, Caner - Kuşcu, Yağmur. “Retrospective Review of Congenital Anomaly Cases in Ruminants”. Van Veterinary Journal 35/2 (July 1, 2024): 125-131. https://doi.org/10.36483/vanvetj.1482852.
JAMA
1.Karasu A, Kayıkcı C, Kuşcu Y. Retrospective Review of Congenital Anomaly Cases in Ruminants. Van Vet J. 2024;35:125–131.
MLA
Karasu, Abdullah, et al. “Retrospective Review of Congenital Anomaly Cases in Ruminants”. Van Veterinary Journal, vol. 35, no. 2, July 2024, pp. 125-31, doi:10.36483/vanvetj.1482852.
Vancouver
1.Abdullah Karasu, Caner Kayıkcı, Yağmur Kuşcu. Retrospective Review of Congenital Anomaly Cases in Ruminants. Van Vet J. 2024 Jul. 1;35(2):125-31. doi:10.36483/vanvetj.1482852

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