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Arteriosclerosis in seven cattle.

A Bundza, D A Stevenson

    The Canadian Veterinary Journal = La Revue Veterinaire Canadienne
    |January 1, 1987
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    Summary

    Seven cattle developed arteriosclerosis and pulmonary ossification, characterized by aortic plaque formation and bone in lung tissue. This condition was linked to excessive vitamin D(3) intake in affected animals.

    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Pathology
    • Toxicology
    • Animal Science

    Background:

    • Arteriosclerosis, a condition affecting blood vessels, can manifest in various animal species.
    • Pulmonary ossification, the formation of bone within lung tissue, is a less common finding in cattle.
    • Understanding the etiology of these conditions is crucial for animal health management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the pathological findings of sporadic arteriosclerosis and pulmonary ossification in cattle.
    • To investigate the potential causes and associations of this disease complex.
    • To contribute to the knowledge of cardiovascular and respiratory pathology in bovines.

    Main Methods:

    • Necropsy examination of seven affected cattle from slaughterhouses and farms.

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  • Gross and microscopic pathological evaluation of aortic and lung tissues.
  • Histopathological analysis to identify mineral deposits and bone formation.

    • Main Results:

    • Aortic walls were thickened with mineralized plaques on the intimal surface.
    • Lungs exhibited firmness, crepitation, and a sponge-like appearance.
    • Microscopically, aortas showed mineral deposits in the tunica intima and media.
    • Four cases revealed metaplastic bone spicules within alveolar walls.
    • High doses of vitamin D(3) were identified in three cows and one heifer.

    Conclusions:

    • Sporadic arteriosclerosis and pulmonary ossification in cattle can occur concurrently.
    • Mineralization of the aorta and bone formation in the lungs are key pathological features.
    • Excessive vitamin D(3) administration is a likely contributing factor to this disease presentation in cattle.