Busin, V. , Del Pozo, J. and Sargison, N. (2013) The diagnosis of diaphragmatic hernia in a 4-month-old Texel lamb. Livestock, 18(6), pp. 242-243. (doi: 10.12968/live.2013.18.6.242)
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Abstract
This case report describes the clinical diagnosis and post-mortem confirmation of herniation of the abomasum into the thoracic cavity of a 4-month-old Texel lamb through a diaphragmatic tear, extending from the oesophageal hiatus. Diaphragmatic herniation is extremely uncommon in sheep, and unlike the situation in the case described, previous reports have all been based on post-mortem findings alone. The findings suggest that the tear was acquired, predisposed by a congenital weakness or malformation surrounding the oesophageal hiatus. It is proposed that there may be a heritable susceptibility to diaphragmatic tearing the Texel breed.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Busin, Valentina |
Authors: | Busin, V., Del Pozo, J., and Sargison, N. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
Journal Name: | Livestock |
Publisher: | Wiley |
ISSN: | 2053-0862 |
ISSN (Online): | 2044-3870 |
Published Online: | 03 December 2013 |
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