Coxofemoral Luxation
Abstract
A 7-year-old Jersey cow presented for sudden anorexia and decreased milk production of 4 days’ duration. The
referring veterinarian initially treated the cow with procaine penicillin G and administration of a magnet, but
without a clinical improvement.
Physical examination findings
The cow was slightly depressed but responsive with normal heart and respiratory rates (HR 72 bpm, RR 24 rpm).
Rectal temperature was mildly increased 102.7 °F/39.3 °C. Rumen sounds were decreased in amplitude and
frequency (1 rumen contraction in 2 min). The cow presented with an arched back and tense abdomen. The withers
pinch test was abnormal—while the cow did not grunt, no ventroflexion was seen.
referring veterinarian initially treated the cow with procaine penicillin G and administration of a magnet, but
without a clinical improvement.
Physical examination findings
The cow was slightly depressed but responsive with normal heart and respiratory rates (HR 72 bpm, RR 24 rpm).
Rectal temperature was mildly increased 102.7 °F/39.3 °C. Rumen sounds were decreased in amplitude and
frequency (1 rumen contraction in 2 min). The cow presented with an arched back and tense abdomen. The withers
pinch test was abnormal—while the cow did not grunt, no ventroflexion was seen.
Date Issued
2022-02-01
Publication Type
Book Section
Language(s)
en
Editor(s)
Orsini, James A. | |
Grenager, Nora S. | |
de Lahunta, Alexander |
Additional Credits
Publisher
Elsevier Academic Press
ISBN
978-0-323-91015-6
Access(Rights)
restricted