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Mastitis in a Goat

Posted by Anjum Andrabi on 9th November 2008

Mastitis and maggot infestation can be observed in this Doe. It was put on Ceftriaxone and NSAID’s

The maggot wound was cleaned with turpentine oil and dressed.

Mastitis Nanny goat

Mastitis Nanny goat

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Cancer of the Horn

Posted by Anjum Andrabi on 15th October 2008

Tumors of the horn are essentially squamous cell carcinomas and are common in aged cattle. In cattle with involvement of the horn, the first sign is distorted growth. The tumor usually invades the sinuses and is at best incurable.

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Poultry Pathology Museum – 1 of 7

Posted by Anjum Andrabi on 1st September 2008

Well developed comb of a healthy 25 week old Legjorn hybrid hen

Well developed comb of a healthy 25 week old Leghorn hybrid hen

The undeveloped comb of a culled pullet

The undeveloped comb of a culled pullet

Lice are infrequently present in backyard flocks and may depress production if infestation is severe

Lice are infrequently present in backyard flocks and may depress production if infestation is severe

Blood sucking Ornithonyssus spp. mite

Blood sucking Ornithonyssus spp. mite

Ticks of genus Argas are vectors for Spirochaetosis

Ticks of genus Argas are vectors for Spirochetosis

Dermatomycosis characterized by grey scaly appearance of comb, wattles and non-feathered areas of the head

Dermatomycosis characterized by grey scaly appearance of comb, wattles and non-feathered areas of the head

Pododermatitis (Bumble foot) as a result of wet litter. Obese cockerels and hens are susceptable to this condition which reduces fertility

Pododermatitis (Bumble foot) as a result of wet litter. Obese cockerels and hens are susceptable to this condition which reduces fertility

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