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[Calcinosis in goats].

H Gufler1, Z Bagó, G Speckbacher

  • 1II. Medizinische Universitätsklinik für Klauentiere, Veterinärmedizinischen Universität Wien.

DTW. Deutsche Tierarztliche Wochenschrift
|December 10, 1999
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Calcinosis in dairy goats caused death, abortion, and emaciation, linked to high yellow oat grass in feed. Diagnosis involved clinical, sonographical, and pathomorphological methods.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Pathology
  • Ruminant Nutrition

Context:

  • A goat operation at 1100 meters in Tyrol experienced significant mortality and morbidity.
  • Clinical signs included apathy, emaciation, dyspnea, anemia, and reduced activity.

Purpose:

  • To diagnose the cause of death, abortion, decreased milk yield, and emaciation in dairy goats.
  • To investigate the role of diet, specifically yellow oat grass, in the observed health issues.

Summary:

  • Calcinosis was diagnosed as the cause of severe health problems in dairy goats.
  • Clinical, sonographical, and pathomorphological investigations revealed widespread calcification, including in pulmonary and aortic valves, kidneys, and liver.
  • Blood analysis showed elevated alkaline phosphatase (AP) activity, with normal calcium and phosphorus levels.

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Impact:

  • Highlights the potential toxicity of high proportions of yellow oat grass in dairy goat feed.
  • Demonstrates the diagnostic utility of integrated clinical, sonographical, and pathomorphological approaches in veterinary pathology.
  • Provides insights into the pathological manifestations of calcinosis in goats, aiding in disease recognition and prevention strategies.