Princy Thomas
Prevalence and pathology of pancreatic disorders in cattle - Mannuthy Centre for Excellence in Pathology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 2000
The present study was undertaken to assess the
prevalence and various pathological disorders of the
pancreas in cattle. One hundred pancreas collected
from the slaughter house and autopsy specimens formed
the basis of the study. Serum and urine samples were
collected from the slaughtered animals for clinico-
pathological evaluation. Fifty one per cent of the
pancreas showed lesions of which, 17 per cent severe,
14 per cent showed moderate and 20 per cent showed
mild lesions. It was observed that chronic
pancreatitis
was
the
most
common
condition
encountered. Other specific conditions encountered
were parasitic infections (2), pancreatic tumour (2),
pancreatic lithiasis (1) and islet cell hyperplasia
(1). Serum amylase value showed correlation with
changes in pancreas, while urine and serum glucose
values did not show correlation with islet changes.
Many of the conditions reported were the first record.
The incidence of pathological disorders encountered
were
relatively high.
The
need and
scope
for
investigation in to the pathological disorders in
cattle were highlighted.
636.089 6 / PRI/PR
Prevalence and pathology of pancreatic disorders in cattle - Mannuthy Centre for Excellence in Pathology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 2000
The present study was undertaken to assess the
prevalence and various pathological disorders of the
pancreas in cattle. One hundred pancreas collected
from the slaughter house and autopsy specimens formed
the basis of the study. Serum and urine samples were
collected from the slaughtered animals for clinico-
pathological evaluation. Fifty one per cent of the
pancreas showed lesions of which, 17 per cent severe,
14 per cent showed moderate and 20 per cent showed
mild lesions. It was observed that chronic
pancreatitis
was
the
most
common
condition
encountered. Other specific conditions encountered
were parasitic infections (2), pancreatic tumour (2),
pancreatic lithiasis (1) and islet cell hyperplasia
(1). Serum amylase value showed correlation with
changes in pancreas, while urine and serum glucose
values did not show correlation with islet changes.
Many of the conditions reported were the first record.
The incidence of pathological disorders encountered
were
relatively high.
The
need and
scope
for
investigation in to the pathological disorders in
cattle were highlighted.
636.089 6 / PRI/PR