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Perosomus elumbis in sheep.

S M Dennis

    Australian Veterinary Journal
    |March 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Perosomus elumbis is a congenital defect in lambs characterized by hindlimb malformations and other associated anomalies. This study indicates it occurs with a notable incidence in sheep populations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Pathology
    • Congenital Malformations
    • Sheep Reproduction

    Background:

    • Perosomus elumbis is a rare congenital defect in sheep.
    • Understanding its prevalence and associated anomalies is crucial for flock management and genetic research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the incidence and characteristics of perosomus elumbis in a sheep population.
    • To document the spectrum of associated congenital malformations.

    Main Methods:

    • Examination of eight lambs diagnosed with perosomus elumbis over a three-year period.
    • Detailed necropsy and morphological assessment of affected lambs and their malformations.
    • Calculation of incidence based on a population of 4,417 examined lambs.

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    Main Results:

    • Eight lambs exhibited perosomus elumbis, with high mortality rates shortly after birth.
    • Common findings included infantile pelvis, underdeveloped hindlimb bones, muscular atrophy, arthrogryposis, and tail malformations.
    • Associated anomalies were frequent, including atresia ani, renal agenesis, cryptorchidism, hernias, and central nervous system defects.

    Conclusions:

    • Perosomus elumbis occurs in 0.18% of examined lambs, suggesting it is not an uncommon congenital defect.
    • The defect is associated with a wide range of severe congenital malformations, contributing to high perinatal mortality.
    • Further research into the etiology and genetic basis of perosomus elumbis in sheep is warranted.