Intra-lingual suture pattern for prevention of self-suckling in cows

Seddek, A.M.; AbdelFattah, Mohamed; Elrashidy, Mohammed; Mahmoud, Fatma A.; Zakaib, F.A.

doi:10.1016/j.vas.2019.100062

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“…El-Sherif and Seddek et al [12,13] performed lessinvasive surgical methods by applying silk stitches to the tissues of the tongue to make the tongue's dorsal surface convex to prevent this abnormal behavior. These techniques had a low success rate in the long term because the amount of tongue tissue involved in the stitches was less than the minimum amount required to make a change in the tongue contour, so the animals could theoretically continue sucking after surgery [8][9][10].…”

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“…A six-month follow-up observation revealed that self-sucking had completely disappeared in all of the treated animals. In the previous studies, the animals' trials of self-sucking lasted 3 weeks in the intra-lingual suture pattern technique [13] and more than 4 weeks were needed for complete healing in glossectomy techniques [7].…”

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“…These techniques were designed to prevent animals from being able to cup the dorsum of their tongues and suck teats, including the ventral glossectomy technique [7][8][9][10] and the lateral glossectomy technique [10,11]. Recently, two less-invasive techniques were performed by applying silk stitches to the free portion of the tongue [12,13]. However, these techniques varied in their success rates.…”

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A novel surgical technique for prevention of self-sucking in cattle and buffaloes: tongue piercing

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Background Self-sucking is an abnormal behavior lead to important economic losses for dairy farms. The objective of this study was to evaluate tongue piercing as a novel technique to prevent self-sucking in cattle and buffaloes. The study was carried out on 26 cows and 4 buffaloes suffered from self-sucking. Tongue piercing was achieved by the application of an implant in the midline of the tongue and anterior to the frenulum linguae. With a follow up period of 6 months. Results This implant produced mechanical disruption of the affected animals ability to curl their tongues, in a U- shape manner, subsequently it was impossible for these animals to cup their tongues and suck its own teats. Slight swelling around the piercing site of the tongue was observed among all animals on the first 3 days after surgery. No other complications have been reported. Conclusion Tongue piercing is an effective, rapid, easy, minimally invasive technique to prevent self-sucking among cattle and buffaloes, moreover, the technique was more widely acceptable by the owners than other traditional and surgical methods.

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“…El-Sherif and Seddek et al [12,13] performed less-invasive surgical methods by applying silk stitches to the tissues of the tongue to make the tongue's dorsal surface convex to prevent this abnormal behavior. These techniques had a low success rate in the long term because the amount of tongue tissue involved in the stitches was less than the minimum amount required to make a change in the tongue contour, so the animals could theoretically continue sucking after surgery [8-10].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These techniques were designed to prevent animals from being able to cup the dorsum of their tongues and suck teats, including the ventral glossectomy technique [7][8][9][10] and the lateral glossectomy technique [11,10]. Recently, two less-invasive techniques were performed by applying silk stitches to the free portion of the tongue [12,13]. However, these techniques varied in their complications and success rates.…”

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A novel surgical technique for prevention of self-sucking in cattle and buffaloes: Tongue piercing

Al-Lethie

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Semieka

et al. 2022

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Background: Self-sucking is an abnormal behavior lead to important economic losses for dairy farms. The objective of this study was to evaluate tongue piercing as a novel technique to prevent self-sucking in cattle and buffaloes. The study was carried out on 26 cows and 4 buffaloes suffered from self-sucking. Tongue piercing was achieved by the application of an implant in the midline of the tongue and anterior to the frenulum linguae. With a follow up period of six months.Results: This implant produced mechanical disruption of the affected animals ability to curl their tongues, in a U- shape manner, subsequently it was impossible for these animals to cup their tongues and suck its own teats. Slight swelling around the piercing site of the tongue was observed among all animals on the first three days after surgery. No other complications have been reported.Conclusion: Tongue piercing is an effective, rapid, easy, minimally invasive technique to prevent self-sucking among cattle and buffaloes, moreover, the technique was more widely acceptable by the owners than other traditional and surgical methods.

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Effectiveness of Surgical Interventions for Self-Sucking in Dairy Cattle: A Comparative Study

El-Sherif,

Saber,

Abd Elkawy

et al. 2023

SVU-International Journal of Veterinary Sciences

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Self-sucking behavior in cows, is a behavioral defect that leads to significant milk loss in dairy farming. This retrospective case series aims to present the surgical experience and long-term outcomes of 200 cows exhibiting self-sucking behavior. The objective of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of four surgical techniques used to treat self-sucking in cows, including wound healing, complications, recurrence, and feeding difficulties. The follow-up period extended up to 2 years postoperatively, with repeated visits by the same surgeon. The study included 200 cows of mixed and native breeds. Four surgical techniques were employed to address self-sucking behavior. The same surgeon monitored the outcomes over time, assessing factors such as wound healing, complications, recurrence rates, and feeding difficulties. Long-term analysis revealed that the more invasive techniques, such as lateral glossectomy and ventral partial glossectomy, demonstrated the highest success rates at 100% and 96% respectively. In contrast, the less invasive techniques, ventral lingual inverting sutures and intralingual sutures, had success rates of 58% and 50% respectively. This study provides valuable insights into the long-term outcomes of various surgical techniques for correcting self-sucking behavior in cattle. The results indicate that lateral partial full thickness glossectomy yielded favorable outcomes with no recurrence and minimal postoperative complications. The findings from this study offer important considerations for decision-making regarding the optimal surgical correction of self-sucking in cattle, assisting veterinarians and farmers in selecting the most effective approach.

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Intra-lingual suture pattern for prevention of self-suckling in cows

Abstract: Highlights Less invasive technique through small mucosal incisions. Overcomes the disadvantages of the traditional procedures. Minimal lingual histopathological changes. No serious complications were reported. Self-sucking was abolished and animal behavior changed.

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A novel surgical technique for prevention of self-sucking in cattle and buffaloes: tongue piercing

A novel surgical technique for prevention of self-sucking in cattle and buffaloes: tongue piercing

A novel surgical technique for prevention of self-sucking in cattle and buffaloes: Tongue piercing

Effectiveness of Surgical Interventions for Self-Sucking in Dairy Cattle: A Comparative Study

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