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Vertebral body osteomyelitis in the horse
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|March 15, 1986
Summary
Vertebral body abscess in cattle is challenging to diagnose using lab tests alone. A detailed neurologic exam is crucial for identifying this condition, especially when lung abscesses are also present.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Neurology
- Bovine Pathology
- Infectious Diseases in Cattle
Background:
- Vertebral body abscesses are uncommon but serious conditions in young cattle.
- Diagnosis can be difficult due to non-specific clinical signs and inconclusive laboratory findings.