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    |October 1, 1980
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    Syringomyelia, a spinal cord condition, was identified in three pigs during a disease outbreak. The affected pigs exhibited respiratory and ataxic syndromes, with lesions in the cervical spinal cord.

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    • Veterinary Neurology
    • Animal Pathology
    • Swine Diseases

    Background:

    • Syringomyelia is a neurological condition characterized by cyst formation within the spinal cord.
    • Disease outbreaks in swine can present with complex clinical signs, including neurological and respiratory symptoms.
    • Understanding the pathological basis of neurological syndromes in pigs is crucial for herd health management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the occurrence and pathological findings of syringomyelia in pigs affected by a disease outbreak.
    • To document the clinical syndromes associated with syringomyelia in affected swine.
    • To identify the location and nature of spinal cord lesions in diseased pigs.

    Main Methods:

    • Necropsy and histopathological examination of spinal cord tissues from affected pigs.

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  • Clinical assessment of pigs exhibiting respiratory and ataxic syndromes.
  • Epidemiological investigation during a recognized disease outbreak in a swine population.

    • Main Results:

    • Syringomyelia was diagnosed in 3 out of 6 examined pigs.
    • Lesions consistent with syringomyelia were localized to the cervical spinal cord segments.
    • Affected pigs presented with a combination of respiratory and ataxic clinical signs.

    Conclusions:

    • Syringomyelia can occur in pigs and is associated with significant neurological deficits.
    • The cervical spinal cord is a potential site for syringomyelia lesions in swine.
    • Further research is needed to determine the specific etiology of syringomyelia in this swine population.