Investigation of fetal abnormalities of locomotor organs in ruminants in the cities of Hillah, Iraq and Badra, Ilam

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1 Assistant Professor Large animal internal medicine. Department of clinical and Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of veterinary Sciences , Ilam University – Iran

2 Associate Professor of Physiology، Department of clinical and Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of veterinary Sciences , Ilam University – Iran

3 Department of Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ilam University

4 Faculty of Paraveterinary Medicine, Ilam University - Iran

5 ILAM

10.22075/jvlr.2025.36905.1153

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 Fetal abnormalities may cause structural or functional changes in several organs and ultimately mortality in livestock, on the other hand, the incidence of fetal abnormalities in ruminants is increasing, among fetal abnormalities, violations in the locomotor organs can cause the removal of livestock from the herd and even the death of livestock. In this study, which was conducted jointly between the city of Hilla in Iraq and the city of Badra in Ilam-Iran. In this study, three calving periods in small ruminants that have seasonal calving, namely (October 2023 - June 2024), were examined. All abortions and fetal abnormalities were studied during this period in both the cities of Hilla, Iraq, and Badrah, Ilam. All abortions and fetal abnormalities caused by the locomotor organs in large and small ruminants were studied, which included (12 abortions in cattle, goats, and sheep and 28 abnormalities, of which 7 were related to the locomotor organs). The results of the present study showed the occurrence of locomotor abnormalities, including micromelia and Large/abnormal Offspring Syndrome (LOS/AOS). Bending of the forelimbs backward, dwarfed and underdeveloped hands and feet, lack of opening and bending in the joints, fixed multiple joints, and excessive growth of the fore and hind limbs were shown in this study. Congenital abnormalities are often seen as pathologies in ruminants, especially in our region. Any type of abnormality causes reduced production, reduced animal welfare, and economic losses.
 
 

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Journal of Veterinary Laboratory Research
Volume 17, Issue 1 - Serial Number 27
in processing
April 2025
Pages 71-81

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