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[Cerebrospinal nematodiasis in seven goats]
N Pusterla1, P Caplazi, U Braun
1Klinik für Wiederkäuer und Pferdemedizin, Universität Zürich.
Schweizer Archiv Fur Tierheilkunde
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Cerebrospinal nematodiasis in goats, likely from Elaphostrongylus cervi, causes progressive hindlimb weakness and neurological signs. Diagnosis involves clinical signs, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, and histopathology.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Neurology
- Parasitology
- Pathology
Context:
- Cerebrospinal nematodiasis is a significant neurological disease affecting goats.
- This study details clinical presentations in seven Swiss goats.
Purpose:
- To describe the clinical findings, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, and histopathological results of cerebrospinal nematodiasis in goats.
- To discuss potential causative agents, including Elaphostrongylus cervi.
Summary:
- Seven goats presented with progressive pelvic limb ataxia, recumbency, vestibular signs, and circling.
- Cerebrospinal fluid analysis revealed mononuclear and eosinophilic pleocytosis in three goats.
- Histopathology confirmed a nematode infection, supporting the diagnosis of cerebrospinal nematodiasis.
Impact:
- Provides valuable clinical and diagnostic information for veterinarians diagnosing goat neurological diseases.
- Highlights the importance of considering parasitic infections in differential diagnoses for ataxia and neurological deficits in goats.
- Contributes to understanding the epidemiology and clinical manifestations of cerebrospinal nematodiasis in small ruminants.