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Bovine spongiform encephalopathy physical examination
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Common physical examination findings of bovine spongiform encephalopathy include ataxia, tremor, abnormal head carriage, hyperesthesia, excessive licking, loss of weight, recumbency, and abnormal ear position.
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Physical examination of animals with bovine spongiform encephalopathy is usually remarkable for ataxia, tremor, abnormal head carriage, hyperesthesia, excessive licking, loss of weight, recumbency, and abnormal ear position.[1]
Appearance
Animals with bovine spongiform encephalopathy may present with weight loss.
Vital Signs
Skin
Skin examination of animals with bovine spongiform encephalopathy is usually normal.
HEENT
- Blindness
- Abnormal ear position
Neck
Neck examination of animals with bovine spongiform encephalopathy is usually normal.
Lungs
Pulmonary examination of animals with bovine spongiform encephalopathy is usually normal.
Heart
Cardiovascular examination of animals with bovine spongiform encephalopathy is usually normal.
Abdomen
Abdominal examination of animals with bovine spongiform encephalopathy is usually normal.
Back
Back examination of animals with bovine spongiform encephalopathy is usually normal.
Genitourinary
Genitourinary examination of animals with bovine spongiform encephalopathy is usually normal.
Neuromuscular
- Ataxia
- Tremors
- Abnormal head carriage
- Falling
- Recumbency
- Paresis
- Seizures
- Hyperesthesia
- Excessive licking
- Kicking in parlour
- Head shyness
Extremities
Extremities examination of animals with bovine spongiform encephalopathy is usually normal.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Â ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Adnan Ezici, M.D[2]
