Cerebral Coenurosis of a Long-Tailed Goral, Naemorhedus caudatus, in Korea

Ahn, Sangjin; Oh, Hyeong-Seok; Choi, Sooyoung; Kim, Jong-Taek; Kim, Hyeon-Cheol

doi:10.3347/kjp.2021.59.1.55

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“…The main clinical signs of the goral were dehydration, lethargy, severe weight loss, regurgitation, hypothermia, and bloating. The blood test results indicate a decrease in levels of albumin, calcium, glucose, and sodium, and an increase in levels of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and amylase (Ahn, 2022) (Table 1).…”

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Ruminal impaction with an indigestible foreign body in long-tailed goral (Naemorhedus caudatus)

Ahn

Shin²,

Han³

et al. 2023

Korean J. Vet. Serv

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A 6-year-old female long-tailed goral (Naemorhedus caudatus, goral) was admitted to the Gangwon wildlife medical rescue center due to severe starvation and hypothermia. The goral displayed clinical signs of severe weight loss, dehydration, lethargy, regurgitation, hypothermia, and bloating, with blood tests showing a decrease in albumin, calcium, glucose, and sodium. Supportive care was given through heating, oxygen supply, and fluid therapy, but the goral's condition worsened, and the goral died three days after admission. Radiographic and computed tomography scans revealed the presence of an indigestible foreign body (IFB) in the rumen, which was confirmed during the necropsy. The cause of goral's death was identified as chronic rumen impaction caused by the IFB (a ball of string), with other pathological findings including bloating, the presence of serous ascites, and congestion of digestive organs. Blood biochemical changes, clinical signs, and veterinary medical imaging diagnosis can be helpful in diagnosing ruminal impaction. This case report can provide valuable information for the diagnosis and treatment of ruminal impaction caused by IFB in endangered gorals, which may include rumenotomy or other surgical procedures.

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Ruminal impaction with an indigestible foreign body in long-tailed goral (Naemorhedus caudatus)

Ahn

Shin²,

Han³

et al. 2023

Korean J. Vet. Serv

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“…Long-tailed gorals (Naemorhedus caudatus) have been designated class I endangered wildlife and natural monuments in Korea. Thus, the restoration and proliferation of the gorals are actively pursued; however, veterinary research and case investigations are still insufficient (1,2,4,8). The main causes of death in gorals are respiratory, digestive, and infectious diseases (21).…”

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Radiographic Evaluation of Vertebral Heart Scale and Caudal Vena Cava Size Useful for Diagnosing Cardiac Diseases in Endangered Long-Tailed Goral (Naemorhedus caudatus)

Ahn

Shin²,

Han³

et al. 2023

J Vet Clin

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Although various imaging evaluation methods have been developed and utilized, thoracic radiography remains essential and is the top priority for diagnosing and managing cardiac diseases. Thoracic radiographic measurements associated with the vertebral heart scale (VHS) and caudal vena cava (CVC) can objectively diagnose cardiac disease in many animals. In particular, VHS measurement is primarily used to evaluate the dimensions of the heart size on thoracic radiographs and can measure cardiomegaly more objectively. Additionally, the value of the CVC compared with the aorta (Ao) and the length of vertebrae (VL) can be used as valuable parameters in right congestive heart failure. To describe the CVC/Ao and CVC/VL ratios in 10 long-tailed gorals (Naemorhedus caudatus) without subjective radiographic evidence of cardiac diseases. The VHS, CVC, Ao, and VL of gorals were measured in the right lateral (RL) view of the thoracic radiographs. In the RL view of 10 gorals, the VHS was 9.31 ± 0.55 vertebrae (v), the CVC/Ao ratio was 0.84 ± 0.13, and the CVC/VL ratio was 0.67 ± 0.09. Additionally, the thoracic morphology of gorals was determined to be intermediate (thoracic depth-to-width ratio, 1.04 ± 0.09, 0.75-1.25). This study confirmed that VHS was significantly correlated with CVC and Ao, and measuring and comparing each value would help diagnose cardiac diseases in gorals. The radiographic measurements in this study will allow veterinarians to diagnose several cardiac diseases in gorals.

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“…Gorals are listed as vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) [ 11 ]. Currently, gorals in Korea are in various dangerous situations; however, only a few documented veterinary cases are available [ 12 13 ]. This case is an unfortunate accident caused by the attempt to control the ASF outbreak in Korea, but it was successfully diagnosed and treated.…”

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Successful treatment of gastrocnemius muscle rupture in a long-tailed goral rescued from a live trap: a case report

2022

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We describe a case of gastrocnemius muscle rupture in a goral that got caught in a live trap set up to capture wild boars. We established a diagnostic method based on clinical signs and imaging examination findings, including magnetic resonance imaging for gastrocnemius muscle rupture with symptoms such as hindlimb lameness and plantigrade posture of unknown cause in wild animals. Although this condition is rare, this report will help veterinarians diagnose several diseases of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems in wild animals. This is the first report of successful diagnosis and treatment of gastrocnemius muscle rupture in gorals in Korea.

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Cerebral Coenurosis of a Long-Tailed Goral, Naemorhedus caudatus, in Korea

Cited by 4 publications

References 14 publications

Ruminal impaction with an indigestible foreign body in long-tailed goral (Naemorhedus caudatus)

Ruminal impaction with an indigestible foreign body in long-tailed goral (Naemorhedus caudatus)

Radiographic Evaluation of Vertebral Heart Scale and Caudal Vena Cava Size Useful for Diagnosing Cardiac Diseases in Endangered Long-Tailed Goral (Naemorhedus caudatus)

Successful treatment of gastrocnemius muscle rupture in a long-tailed goral rescued from a live trap: a case report

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