Valvular endocarditis in a 10‐month‐old ewe lamb: The diagnostic benefits of on‐farm ultrasound examination

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Valvular endocarditis was diagnosed during a routine flock screen for ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma (OPA) in 10-month-old ewe lamb with 2-month history of weight loss. Ultrasound examination demonstrated right caudoventral pleuritis presenting as hyperechoic thickening the pleura and irregular lesions measuring approximately 12–15 mm, replacing normal tricuspid mitral valves. The sheep euthanased welfare reasons, ultrasound findings confirmed on postmortem examination. Considering poor prognosis concerns associated condition, this case report demonstrates practicality to diagnose valvular on-farm facilitate prompt euthanasia.

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: Veterinary Record Case Reports

سال: 2022

ISSN: ['2052-6121']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.425