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This study determined normal vertebral heart score (VHS) values in Awassi sheep using X-ray imaging. Findings provide crucial reference data for diagnosing cardiac anomalies in this breed, aiding veterinary surgeons.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Radiology
  • Comparative Anatomy
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Medical imaging, including X-ray, is vital for diagnosing diseases and planning treatments.
  • Thorax radiography aids in detecting respiratory and cardiac conditions.
  • The vertebral heart score (VHS) is a key parameter for identifying cardiac anomalies, such as enlargement due to cardiomyopathy or pneumonia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish normal vertebral heart score (VHS) values in adult Awassi sheep.
  • To evaluate thorax measurements in Awassi sheep using radiography.
  • To provide reference data for veterinary surgeons in diagnosing cardiac conditions in this breed.

Main Methods:

  • Thorax radiography was performed on 15 male and 30 female adult Awassi sheep in a right lateral position.
  • Nine thoracic parameters were measured, including the vertebral heart score (VHS).
  • Two measurement methods were used to calculate VHS, and cardiodiaphragmatic contact was assessed.

Main Results:

  • No statistically significant difference was found between the two VHS measurement methods.
  • The mean VHS for females was 9.77 ± 0.48 and for males was 9.69 ± 0.52 (Method 1).
  • The mean VHS for females was 10.11 ± 1.64 and for males was 9.96 ± 0.73 (Method 2).
  • A statistically significant difference in cardiodiaphragmatic contact was observed between male and female sheep.

Conclusions:

  • This study successfully determined VHS values for Awassi sheep, offering valuable diagnostic benchmarks.
  • The findings contribute to the field of veterinary surgery by providing essential anatomical data.
  • Understanding normal VHS parameters is critical for detecting cardiac enlargement and related pathologies in Awassi sheep.