Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Corticosteroid-responsive thrombocytopenia in two beef cows.

P G Hoyt1, M S Gill, K L Angel

  • 1Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge 70803, USA.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|September 8, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Two beef cows experienced corticosteroid-responsive thrombocytopenia, a condition affecting platelet counts. Treatment with corticosteroids showed positive outcomes, with one cow recovering fully and the other responding temporarily.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Canadian Surgery Forum.

Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie·2022
Same author

Transnasal Transsphenoidal Approach for Pituitary Tumors: An ENT Perspective.

Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India·2020
Same author

Novel Curcumin Diclofenac Conjugate Enhanced Curcumin Bioavailability and Efficacy in Streptococcal Cell Wall-induced Arthritis.

Indian journal of pharmaceutical sciences·2014
Same author

Mycobacterium fortuitum lipoid pneumonia in a dog.

Veterinary pathology·2014
Same author

Translational neuroendocrinology: control of human growth.

Journal of neuroendocrinology·2014
Same author

In vitro induction of genetic variability in cotton (Gossypium spp.).

TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik·2013

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Hematology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Thrombocytopenia, a condition characterized by low platelet counts, can occur in cattle.
  • Identifying the cause of thrombocytopenia is crucial for effective treatment and management in ruminants.

Observation:

  • Two beef cows presented with clinical signs indicative of thrombocytopenia, including hematoma formation, petechiae, and anemia.
  • Cow 1 exhibited chronic symptoms and relapsed after initial corticosteroid treatment.
  • Cow 2, while pregnant, showed acute signs and recovered fully after short-term corticosteroid therapy.

Findings:

  • Parenteral administration of corticosteroids at immunosuppressive doses was employed for treatment.
  • Dexamethasone provided temporary relief for Cow 1, but relapse occurred post-treatment.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Prednisone led to a full recovery in Cow 2, with no recurrence of symptoms for at least one year.

    • Implications:

    • Corticosteroids can be an effective treatment for thrombocytopenia in beef cows.
    • The underlying cause of thrombocytopenia in these cases remained undetermined, necessitating further investigation.
    • Successful treatment in pregnant cows highlights the potential for managing this condition during gestation.