Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hereford calf with kidney acid problem treated successfully
By Hardefeldt, Laura Y et al.·Published in Veterinary clinical pathology·2011·Department of Medical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Secondary renal tubular acidosis in a Hereford calf.
- Species:
- cattle
Plain-English summary
A 3-month-old Hereford heifer calf was brought to the vet because she was very lethargic. Tests showed she had severe metabolic acidosis (a condition where the body produces too much acid), along with other issues like high levels of waste products in her blood. The vet found Salmonella bacteria in her urine and feces, which likely caused her illness. She was treated with fluids, bicarbonate to help balance her acid levels, and antibiotics. Thankfully, her condition improved, and four months later, she was back to normal.
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Abstract
A 3-month-old Hereford heifer calf was presented for lethargy. Blood gas analysis and plasma biochemical testing revealed severe metabolic acidosis, azotemia, hyponatremia, hyperchloremia, and normal anion gap. Results of a urinalysis were consistent with acute tubular necrosis with inadequate acidification of urine based on the degree of acidemia. Salmonella enterica serovar agona was cultured from both urine and feces. The calf was treated with intravenous polyionic fluids, bicarbonate, and antimicrobials. Acidosis and azotemia resolved, and 4 months following initial presentation the heifer was clinically normal.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21554363/