Urolithiasis – cattle, some small ruminants, management and surgery

Authors

  • Pierre-Yves Mulon College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996

Keywords:

urolithiasis, tube cystotomy, perineal urethrostomy, cattle, small ruminants

Abstract

Urolithiasis are commonly encountered in high-energy ration fed animals. Prompt diagnosis and treatment restoring a urine outflow is essential to salvage the animal. Perineal urethrosto­my is the most economical option in fattening steers, but chal­lenges arise for intended for breeding animals as well as for small ruminants kept as farm companion animals.

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Published

2021-10-09

Issue

2021 Annual Conference Proceedings

Section

Clinical Skills Session