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ULTRASONOGRAPHY AS A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL FOR FETAL MORTALITY IN GOATS (CAPRA HIRCUS) IN THE SUDAN "TWO CASE REPORTS"

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Two cases of fetal mortality were reported in caprine does. The first case was an apparently healthy Damascus doe presented for pregnancy diagnosis at 62 days post insemination. The other a Saanen doe, presented to the clinic because of anorexia, dyspnoea, inability to stand, severely enlarged abdomen, anestrous and prolonged gestation. Transabdominal ultrasonographic examination was done using two real-time ultrasound scanners: Fukuda, Denshi (Japan) equipped with 3.5 MHz curvilinear probe and Pie Medial, Easote, (Holland) equipped with dual frequency     5-7.5 MHz micro convex probe. The animals were well restrained on dorsal recumbancy. In the first doe (Damascus) ultrasound scanning revealed numerous highly echogenic cotyledons, with a few amount of fetal fluid; the fetus was barely visible measuring 3.5 cm. It was ill-defined with outline contours only. The fetus showed no heart beats and movements. The case was diagnosed as intrauterine fetal death.  In the second doe (Saanen), there was a highly echogenic compact mass attached to the uterine wall with anechoic surrounding fluid. Abnormally shaped and sized placentomes were visible. The case was diagnosed as mummified fetus. In conclusion ultrasound was found to be an efficient and reliable aid in diagnosing obstetrical disorders in caprines.  

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10.21608/avmj.2010.174257

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Key words: Ultrasound, Goat, Mummification, intrauterine fetal death

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MOHAMED ABDELGHAFAR OSMAN

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College of Veterinary Medicine, Sudan University of Science and Technology P. O. Box 204, Hilat kuku, Khartoum North, Sudan

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56

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127

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24341

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2010-10-01

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2010-08-23

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2010-10-01

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1012-5973

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2314-5226

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Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal

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ULTRASONOGRAPHY AS A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL FOR FETAL MORTALITY IN GOATS (CAPRA HIRCUS) IN THE SUDAN "TWO CASE REPORTS"

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23 Jan 2023