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Platelet function defect in a 5-day-old Simmental calf

C B Navarre1, T R Kasari, R A Green

  • 1Texas A & M University, College Station, USA.

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
|July 1, 1995
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A Simmental heifer experienced severe bleeding after horse fly bites. Despite normal blood tests, abnormal platelet function was identified as the cause of this bleeding disorder.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Hematology
  • Animal Science

Background:

  • Excessive bleeding in young cattle can indicate underlying hemostatic disorders.
  • Horse fly bites can exacerbate bleeding tendencies in animals with hemostatic defects.

Observation:

  • A 5-day-old Simmental heifer presented with significant skin hemorrhage post-horse fly bites.
  • Standard coagulation profiles and platelet counts were within normal ranges.

Findings:

  • In vitro platelet function assays revealed abnormal platelet aggregation.
  • The hemostatic defect was attributed to a qualitative platelet function disorder, not quantitative deficiency.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of assessing platelet function in cases of unexplained bleeding in cattle.

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  • Identifying qualitative platelet defects is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management of bleeding disorders in young animals.