| Postmortal radiographic diagnosis of laminitis in a captive European moose (Alces alces). | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19885800 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A five year-old bull moose (Alces alces) was culled due to chronic hoof overgrowth that required frequent intervention. Radiographic examination revealed changes in phalangeal bone structure usually considered indicative for laminitis in domestic cattle; similar changes were absent in the hooves of a free-ranging moose of similar age. The captive animal had been maintained in exhibits whose flooring were much harder than the soil in natural moose habitat, and on a diet with a high proportion of easily fermentable carbohydrates. These findings indicate that chronic laminitis should be considered as a potential underlying factor for hoof overgrowth, and that measures aimed at reducing the incidence of laminitis in domestic cattle, such as the use of softer flooring and diets with a higher proportion of fibre, might have prophylactic potential in captive wild ruminants. |
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Authors:
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M Clauss; A Keller; A Peem?ller; K Nygr?n; J-M Hatt; K Nuss |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Schweizer Archiv f?r Tierheilkunde Volume: 151 ISSN: 0036-7281 ISO Abbreviation: Schweiz. Arch. Tierheilkd. Publication Date: 2009 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-11-03 Completed Date: 2010-04-28 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0424247 Medline TA: Schweiz Arch Tierheilkd Country: Switzerland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 545-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Clinic for Zoo Animals, Exotic Pets and Wildlife, University of Zurich, Winterthurestr. 260, CH-8057 Z?rich. mclauss@vetclinics.unizh.ch |
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Animals Animals, Wild Animals, Zoo Cattle Cattle Diseases / radiography Deer Fatal Outcome Hoof and Claw / abnormalities, pathology*, radiography* Housing, Animal Male |
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