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Online Journal of
Veterinary Research©
Volume 17 (5): 256-260,
2013, Redacted 2017.
Case report: Anasarca in fetus of a Bakhtiari sheep.
SM Banan Khojasteh
Department of Animal Biology,
Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Iran
ABSTRACT
Banan Khojasteh SM., Case Report: Anasarca in fetus of a Bakhtiari sheep, Onl J Vet Res., 7
(5): 256-260, 2013. A case of an abnormal
3.7Kg female fetus from a Lori Bakhtiari sheep with a
365 mm crown rump length ratio found at slaughter is herein reported. The fetus
was malformed, edematous, and fragile with a deformed head and limbs. Necropsy
findings were a thickened skin, gelatinous and soft consistency of subcutaneous
tissue, 150 ml serous fluid in thoracic and 280 ml abdominal cavities, a thickened pericardium and increased adipose
tissue surrounding the kidneys. Under microscopic examination internal organs appeared
normal. The case was diagnosed as one of fetal anasarca.
KEY WORDS: Fetal anasarca, Lori Bakhtiari sheep.