Ultrasound evaluation of tympanic bulla in calves

Authors

  • V. Bernier Gosselin Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, St-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada, J2S 8H5
  • M. Babkine Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, St-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada, J2S 8H5
  • S. Nichols Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, St-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada, J2S 8H5
  • A. Desrochers Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, St-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada, J2S 8H5

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20123921

Keywords:

otitis media, early diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, radiography, computed tomography, Ultrasonography, tympanic bulla

Abstract

Otitis media is a common disease in calves. Clinical diagnosis can be confirmed by diagnostic imaging such as radiography and computed tomography. Early diagnosis of otitis media by a field veterinarian with the aid of a practical diagnostic tool could prevent the condition from becoming chronic and the prognosis from worsening. Ultrasonography of the tympanic bulla (TB) has been described in dogs, cats, and rabbits. The objective of this study was to establish an ultrasonographic approach to the TB and adjacent structures in calves and to describe their ultrasonographic appearance.

Cover image of the 45th Conference Proceedings: Three black-and-white cows lounge in a spring field. Yellow background.

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Published

2012-09-20

Issue

2012

Section

Research Summaries 2

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