Mycotic rhinitis in a Mutton Merino ewe
Although nasal masses are uncommon in sheep and may have several causes, including neoplasia and bacterial, fungal and viral infections, these lesions may lead to economic losses resulting from weight loss and even death. It is therefore important to differentiate between various categories of upper...
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doaj-fe2c7450c03b48cbb80df4815b6db8542020-11-25T01:07:43ZengAOSISJournal of the South African Veterinary Association1019-91282224-94352017-01-01880e1e310.4102/jsava.v88i0.14291042Mycotic rhinitis in a Mutton Merino eweRhoda Leask0Johan Steyl1Faculty of Veterinary Science, Department of Production Animal Studies, University of PretoriaFaculty of Veterinary Science, Department of Paraclinical Sciences, University of PretoriaAlthough nasal masses are uncommon in sheep and may have several causes, including neoplasia and bacterial, fungal and viral infections, these lesions may lead to economic losses resulting from weight loss and even death. It is therefore important to differentiate between various categories of upper respiratory tract obstructions and lower respiratory tract infections. The correct aetiological diagnosis of obstructive masses is essential for appropriate treatment and management to be given or action to be taken. The presentation, clinical signs, treatment and pathology of a case of suspected mycotic rhinitis in a 6-year-old Mutton Merino ewe, are described.https://jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/1429ovinesheepnasal masszygomycosis |
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Mycotic rhinitis in a Mutton Merino ewe |
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Mycotic rhinitis in a Mutton Merino ewe |
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Mycotic rhinitis in a Mutton Merino ewe |
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Mycotic rhinitis in a Mutton Merino ewe |
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Mycotic rhinitis in a Mutton Merino ewe |
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mycotic rhinitis in a mutton merino ewe |
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Journal of the South African Veterinary Association |
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1019-9128 2224-9435 |
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Although nasal masses are uncommon in sheep and may have several causes, including neoplasia and bacterial, fungal and viral infections, these lesions may lead to economic losses resulting from weight loss and even death. It is therefore important to differentiate between various categories of upper respiratory tract obstructions and lower respiratory tract infections. The correct aetiological diagnosis of obstructive masses is essential for appropriate treatment and management to be given or action to be taken. The presentation, clinical signs, treatment and pathology of a case of suspected mycotic rhinitis in a 6-year-old Mutton Merino ewe, are described. |
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ovine sheep nasal mass zygomycosis |
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