Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bilateral cataracts in Holstein heifer calves on Ontario farm
By Clifford, Samantha C·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2023·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bilateral cataract development in Holstein heifer calves.
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- cattle
Plain-English summary
Seven Holstein heifer calves were found to have cataracts in both eyes over a five-month period on a farm in Ontario. While the exact cause of the cataracts is still unclear, tests ruled out various potential issues, including viral infections and nutritional deficiencies. The calves were monitored, but no specific treatment was mentioned for the cataracts.
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Abstract
Over a 5-month period, 7 Holstein heifer calves on a farm in Drumbo, Ontario were discovered to have bilateral cataracts, 5 of which were considered acquired (congenital). Although the inciting cause remains unknown, extensive testing ruled out several possible causes, including bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV),, andsp. infection, and nutritional factors.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36733650/