Original scientific paper

Modified gastrocnemius tenectomy with intact deep calcaneal tendinous tissues to relieve spastic paresis in bullocks.

Devshibhai Rambhai Barvalia ; Department of Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Gujarat Agricultural University, Anand, India
Deepak BalkrishnaRao Patil ; Department of Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Gujarat Agricultural University, Anand, India

Abstract

Bovine spastic paresis is a neuromuscular disease occurring sporadically in all cattle breeds of the world. The surgical procedure to alleviate spasticity signs has been employed to salvage the calf for slaughter. The surgical procedure of “Modified gastrocnemius tenectomy with intact deep calcaneal tendinous tissues” applied in eight adult bullocks was effective in correcting signs of spastic paresis. The technique, being simpler and economical, could be adopted under field conditions..

Keywords

spastic paresis; bovine; gastrocnemius tenectomy; bullock

Hrčak ID:

74492

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/74492

Publication date:

21.10.2003.

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