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Regional enteritis in lambs.
1State Veterinary Research Station for Small Ruminants, Sandnes, Norway.
Research in Veterinary Science
|May 1, 1990
Summary
This study investigated regional enteritis in lambs, observing clinical signs like diarrhea and ill thrift. No causal agents were identified, suggesting further research into potential etiological factors is needed.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Pathology
- Animal Science
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Regional enteritis is a significant disease affecting lambs.
- Understanding its epidemiology and clinical presentation is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively investigate regional enteritis in lambs.
- To characterize the disease's occurrence, clinical signs, and pathological findings.
- To explore potential etiological factors.
Main Methods:
- Clinical examination of live lambs and post-mortem examination of deceased lambs.
- Clinical pathology, including blood analysis.
- Histopathological examination using light microscopy, immunoperoxidase studies, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy.
Main Results:
- The study examined thirty-two lambs with regional enteritis.
- Clinical signs included limb stretching, ill thrift, intermittent diarrhea, and leucocytosis.
- Pathological findings revealed a thickened ileal wall and mucosal hyperplasia.
- No causal agents were identified through the applied methods.
Conclusions:
- Regional enteritis in lambs presents with distinct clinical and pathological features.
- The etiology of the disease remains undetermined.
- Further investigation into possible etiological factors is warranted.