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Traumatic flexor tendon injuries in 27 cattle

D E Anderson1, G St-Jean, D E Morin

  • 1Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, USA.

Veterinary Surgery : VS
|July 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Cattle tendon injuries are most common in female dairy cows due to farm machinery accidents. Most cattle survive, and many return to productivity, though long-term lameness can occur.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Large Animal Surgery
  • Equine and Bovine Orthopedics

Background:

  • Tendon injuries in cattle can lead to significant morbidity and economic loss.
  • Understanding risk factors and treatment outcomes is crucial for improving cattle welfare and productivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the epidemiology, treatment, and outcomes of tendon disruption in cattle.
  • To identify risk factors associated with tendon injuries in a large cattle population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of cattle with tendon injury diagnoses in the Veterinary Medical Data Base (VMDB).
  • Analysis of medical records for morbidity rates, survival, risk factors, injury characteristics, treatments, and complications.
  • Follow-up assessment of cattle returning to productivity.

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Main Results:

  • The morbidity rate for tendon disruption was 0.89 per 1,000 cattle admissions.
  • Female and dairy cattle, aged 6 months to 7 years, had a higher risk.
  • Farm machinery accidents caused 72% of injuries; superficial digital flexor tendon injuries were common.
  • Most cattle treated survived (22/24), with 87% returning to productivity.
  • Long-term complications included persistent lameness (56%) and hyperextension (19%).

Conclusions:

  • Tendon disruption is a significant concern in cattle, particularly affecting female dairy breeds and younger adults.
  • While many cattle survive and regain productivity, long-term complications like lameness warrant further investigation and management strategies.