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Idiopathic eosinophilic enteritis in four cattle

M L Cebra1, C K Cebra, F B Garry

  • 1Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins 80523, USA.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|February 4, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Eosinophilic enteritis in cattle causes chronic diarrhea and weight loss. Corticosteroid treatment showed promise, though diagnostic criteria require further research.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Pathology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Chronic diarrhea and weight loss are significant clinical signs in cattle, necessitating accurate diagnosis.
  • Eosinophilic enteritis is a recognized condition in other species but poorly characterized in cattle.

Observation:

  • Four cattle presented with chronic diarrhea and weight loss, without anorexia or dehydration.
  • Clinical signs mimicked paratuberculosis (Johne's disease).

Findings:

  • Histopathology revealed eosinophilic inflammation (>20 eosinophils/HPF) and edema in the small intestine.
  • No causative agent was identified, and routine blood work (CBC) did not show eosinophilia or hypoalbuminemia.
  • Corticosteroid treatment was successful in two affected cattle.

Implications:

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  • This study describes eosinophilic enteritis in cattle, highlighting its distinct clinical and histopathologic features.
  • Further research is needed to establish definitive diagnostic criteria for bovine eosinophilic enteritis.
  • Differentiating eosinophilic enteritis from paratuberculosis is crucial for appropriate herd management and treatment strategies.