GASTRO-INTESTINAL FOREIGN BODY SYNDROME IN SHEEP — A CASE REPORT

Authors

  • J. F. AKINRINMADE University of Ibadan, Ibadan
  • J. F AKUSU University of Ibadan, Ibadan.
  • S. O. ONI University of Ibadan, Ibadan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v15i.1224

Keywords:

Gastro-intestinal tract, Foreign body Syndrome, Sheep

Abstract

A case report of gastro-intestinal foreign body with clinical consequence in sheep is presented. Diagnosis was based on radiography and exploratory laparotomy. Treatment involved surgical removal via left flank incision under epidural anesthesia. A review of the antipathogenic factors and clinicopathological features of the syndrome in cattle, sheep and goats in Nigeria are also discussed.

Author Biographies

J. F. AKINRINMADE, University of Ibadan, Ibadan

Department of Veterinary Surgery and Reproduction

J. F AKUSU, University of Ibadan, Ibadan.

 Department of Veterinary Surgery and Reproduction

S. O. ONI, University of Ibadan, Ibadan.

 Department of Veterinary Surgery and Reproduction

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Published

2021-01-05

How to Cite

AKINRINMADE, J. F., AKUSU, J. F., & ONI, S. O. (2021). GASTRO-INTESTINAL FOREIGN BODY SYNDROME IN SHEEP — A CASE REPORT. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 15, 145–148. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v15i.1224

Issue

Vol. 15 (1988)

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