Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pregnant Saanen goat unable to stand with pregnancy toxemia
By Yusuf Abba et al.·Published in Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research·2015·Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia, BD·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Biochemical and pathological findings of pregnancy toxemia in Saanen doe: A case report
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Plain-English summary
A 1.5-year-old pregnant Saanen goat was brought to the vet because she couldn't stand up. Ultrasound showed she was carrying two live fetuses, but blood tests revealed serious health issues, including low glucose and liver problems. The vet tried treating her with fluids, pain relief, and vitamins, but her condition was too severe, and she had to be euthanized to save the babies. Unfortunately, the fetuses died shortly after. This case highlights the importance of proper nutrition during pregnancy to prevent such issues.
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Abstract
A pregnant Saanen doe aging 1.5-year and weighing 40 kg was presented to the Large Animal Unit of Universiti Putra Malaysia Veterinary Hospital with history of inability to stand up. Transabdominal ultrasonography of the animal revealed two live fetuses at late pregnancy. Blood examination revealed decreased lymphocyte numbers, and increased monocytes count. Biochemical analyses showed marked decrease in glucose level and elevated level of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and creatine kinase (CK). The goat was administered with 200 mL 20% Dextrose (G-20), NaCl solution (at 1.3 mL/animal), Flunixine meglumine (at 2.2 mg/kg bwt), and Vitavet multivitamin (at 1 mL/10 kg bwt). The prognosis of the case was grave, and the goat was sacrificed in order to save the fetuses. However, the fetuses were died within 10 min. Necropsy of the doe showed pale, yellow and friable liver and congested lungs, while histopathological evaluation of the liver showed diffuse hepatic lipidosis. Pregnancy toxemia in doe can be prevented by providing proper nutrition.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.5455/javar.2015.b78