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Ostrich (Struthio camelus) gastric diseases in Minas Gerais, Brazil, from 1997 to 2009.

Authors :
Mendonça, J. F. P.
Lopes, S. Q.
Aichinger, A.
Horta, A. C.
Siqueira, A. M.
Carvalho, L. B.
Resende, J. S.
Martins, N. R. S.
Source :
Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinaria e Zootecnia; oct2010, Vol. 62 Issue 5, p1263-1266, 4p
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article provides information on a study which examined ostrich gastric dysfunctions diagnosed at the Escola de Veterinária at the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais from 1997 to 2009. The study analyzed clinical records with data of necropsies, clinical and laboratory results collected from 1997 to 2009. The analysis of the records showed that 46.2% of diagnosed dysfunctions in ostriches were gastroenteric diseases and 53.9% were dysfunctions of various origins.

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
62
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinaria e Zootecnia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
74486797