Pre-pubic tendon rupture in ewe

Abstract

Monteiro GA, Ignacio FS, Maziero RRD, Biscarde CEA, Mattos MCC, Dutra PA, Bicudo SD. Pre-pubic tendon rupture in ewe. Vet. e Zootec. 2018 mar.; 25(1): 085-088. ABSTRACTPre-pubic tendon rupture is an often affection in mares, rarer in ewes and cows because of an additional connection of the pre-pubic tendon found in these species. Etiology of this affection is not completed elucidated, but it is associated with many gestation affections. Treatment is usually unsatisfactory. This report aims to describe principle clinical and anatomopathologyc findings in an ewe at the fifth month of gestation with pre-pubic tendon rupture. Bad general clinical status led to euthanasia. Clinical and anatomopathological findings are consistent with pre-pubic tendon rupture. The report of this case works as an alert to the possibility of the occurrence of this affection in ewes and demonstrate a necessity to the parturition assistance of these animals.

Successful calcaneal common tendon tenorrhaphy in a Dorper lamb

“…Tendon rupture is more commonly seen in cattle practice than in small ruminants 1 ; however, some reports of common calcaneal tendon (CCT) and pre‐pubic tendon ruptures affecting sheep have been published 2,3 . The causes for tendon rupture in ruminants include breeding accidents, bullfights, and postparturient neuropathy 1,4,5 .…”

“…Tendon rupture is more commonly seen in cattle practice than in small ruminants 1 ; however, some reports of common calcaneal tendon (CCT) and pre-pubic tendon ruptures affecting sheep have been published. 2,3 The causes for tendon rupture in ruminants include breeding accidents, bullfights, and postparturient neuropathy. 1,4,5 These events generally involve the gastrocnemius muscle-tendon unit, and the rupture of the gastrocnemius tendon or CCT adjacent to the calcaneus's insertion tuberosity often has a traumatic origin.…”

Prepubic tendon rupture in Santa Inês ewe – case report

“…The clinical signs include increased abdominal girth, limiting thus, and an impact on the animal's ability to move (DAR et al, 2016;GYAN et al, 2014). There may be elevation of ischiatic tuberculosis and lordosis (MONTEIRO et al, 2018;DAR et al, 2016;GYAN et al, 2014). The diagnosis is usually based on physical exam, x-ray and abdominal ultrasound (BEITTENMILLER;CONSTANTINESCU, 2009).…”