A fatal case of complicated congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a Holstein calf |
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| Authors: | Keltie A Hicks Ann P Britton |
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| Institution: | Animal Health Centre, British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture, 1767 Angus Campbell Road, Abbotsford, British Columbia V3G 2M3. |
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| Abstract: | Congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia is a rare condition most commonly reported in cats and dogs. A 6-week-old Holstein heifer calf with a congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia complicated by a perforated abomasal ulcer is described. The clinical signs and pathological findings are compared with those reported in other species. |
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