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Bovine spongiform encephalopathy physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Adnan Ezici, M.D[2]

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

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

Extremities

Extremities examination of animals with bovine spongiform encephalopathy is usually normal.

References

References


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