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Background: Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) refers to a heterogeneous group of viruses belonging to the family Flaviviridae and genus Pestivirus. This family of viruses is one of the main pathogens of cattle and causes significant economic losses to the cattle industry worldwide. BVDV is an enveloped virus with a diameter of 45 nm and single-stranded RNA genome of 12.5 kb. BVDV infection has been associated with a number of clinical manifestations ranging from unapparent infection and mild signs to acute illness and death. In general, calves are more susceptible to BVDV infection, but adult cattle can develop the clinical disease if they are infected with highly virulent virus strains. This study describes clinical, anatomopathological and epidemiological findings of a BVDV outbreak in calves in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Materials, Methods & Results: The outbreak occurred in the town of Agua Clara in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Epidemiological and clinical data were collected by the farm manager during a visit to the property. The outbreak involved two Nelore heifer calves that died between 30 and 40 days of age. One calf was taken to the Laboratory of Pathological Anatomy (LAP) of the Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (FAMEZ/ UFMS). The calf was necropsied, and white streaks were seen on the heart, i

Background: Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) refers to a heterogeneous group of viruses belonging to the family Flaviviridae and genus Pestivirus. This family of viruses is one of the main pathogens of cattle and causes significant economic losses to the cattle industry worldwide. BVDV is an enveloped virus with a diameter of 45 nm and single-stranded RNA genome of 12.5 kb. BVDV infection has been associated with a number of clinical manifestations ranging from unapparent infection and mild signs to acute illness and death. In general, calves are more susceptible to BVDV infection, but adult cattle can develop the clinical disease if they are infected with highly virulent virus strains. This study describes clinical, anatomopathological and epidemiological findings of a BVDV outbreak in calves in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Materials, Methods & Results: The outbreak occurred in the town of Agua Clara in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Epidemiological and clinical data were collected by the farm manager during a visit to the property. The outbreak involved two Nelore heifer calves that died between 30 and 40 days of age. One calf was taken to the Laboratory of Pathological Anatomy (LAP) of the Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (FAMEZ/ UFMS). The calf was necropsied, and white streaks were seen on the heart, i

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Background: Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) refers to a heterogeneous group of viruses belonging to the family Flaviviridae and genus Pestivirus. This family of viruses is one of the main pathogens of cattle and causes significant economic losses to the cattle industry worldwide. BVDV is an enveloped virus with a diameter of 45 nm and single-stranded RNA genome of 12.5 kb. BVDV infection has been associated with a number of clinical manifestations ranging from unapparent infection and mild signs to acute illness and death. In general, calves are more susceptible to BVDV infection, but adult cattle can develop the clinical disease if they are infected with highly virulent virus strains. This study describes clinical, anatomopathological and epidemiological findings of a BVDV outbreak in calves in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Materials, Methods & Results: The outbreak occurred in the town of Agua Clara in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Epidemiological and clinical data were collected by the farm manager during a visit to the property. The outbreak involved two Nelore heifer calves that died between 30 and 40 days of age. One calf was taken to the Laboratory of Pathological Anatomy (LAP) of the Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (FAMEZ/ UFMS). The calf was necropsied, and white streaks were seen on the heart, i

Background: Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) refers to a heterogeneous group of viruses belonging to the family Flaviviridae and genus Pestivirus. This family of viruses is one of the main pathogens of cattle and causes significant economic losses to the cattle industry worldwide. BVDV is an enveloped virus with a diameter of 45 nm and single-stranded RNA genome of 12.5 kb. BVDV infection has been associated with a number of clinical manifestations ranging from unapparent infection and mild signs to acute illness and death. In general, calves are more susceptible to BVDV infection, but adult cattle can develop the clinical disease if they are infected with highly virulent virus strains. This study describes clinical, anatomopathological and epidemiological findings of a BVDV outbreak in calves in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Materials, Methods & Results: The outbreak occurred in the town of Agua Clara in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Epidemiological and clinical data were collected by the farm manager during a visit to the property. The outbreak involved two Nelore heifer calves that died between 30 and 40 days of age. One calf was taken to the Laboratory of Pathological Anatomy (LAP) of the Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (FAMEZ/ UFMS). The calf was necropsied, and white streaks were seen on the heart, i

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Background: Chondrodysplasia is a congenital anomaly related to defects of the genes that control the chondrogenesis. This anomaly is described in many breeds of cattle and consanguineous matings increases the likelihood of developing defective traits. There are three distinct syndromes known: Dexter, Telemark and Brachycephalic type. The chondrodysplasia Dexter type syndrome is associated to an incompletely dominant gene, which occurs in Dexter and Holstein breeds more frequently, yet Charolais and Jersey can also be affected. There are three recognized phenotypes in this form of disease: severe achondroplasia, with abortion before the seventh month of gestation (monster Dexter), when related to dominant homozygous; chondrodisplasia with limbs shortening, when heterozygous; and normal animals, when recessive homozygous. The objective of this paper is to describe Dexter chondrodysplasia observed in two bovine fetuses examined by the Setor de Patologia Veterinária from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (SPV-UFRGS).Case: The necropsy of two aborted bovine calves was performed by the SPV-UFRGS. The Fetus 1 did not have data, neither clinical history. The Fetus 2, a Jersey breed calf, was in the last third of gestation and came from a property with Jersey and mini-Jersey herd. Natural mating was used for reproduction, with only one bull. Macroscopic alterations observed in

Background: Chondrodysplasia is a congenital anomaly related to defects of the genes that control the chondrogenesis. This anomaly is described in many breeds of cattle and consanguineous matings increases the likelihood of developing defective traits. There are three distinct syndromes known: Dexter, Telemark and Brachycephalic type. The chondrodysplasia Dexter type syndrome is associated to an incompletely dominant gene, which occurs in Dexter and Holstein breeds more frequently, yet Charolais and Jersey can also be affected. There are three recognized phenotypes in this form of disease: severe achondroplasia, with abortion before the seventh month of gestation (monster Dexter), when related to dominant homozygous; chondrodisplasia with limbs shortening, when heterozygous; and normal animals, when recessive homozygous. The objective of this paper is to describe Dexter chondrodysplasia observed in two bovine fetuses examined by the Setor de Patologia Veterinária from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (SPV-UFRGS).Case: The necropsy of two aborted bovine calves was performed by the SPV-UFRGS. The Fetus 1 did not have data, neither clinical history. The Fetus 2, a Jersey breed calf, was in the last third of gestation and came from a property with Jersey and mini-Jersey herd. Natural mating was used for reproduction, with only one bull. Macroscopic alterations observed in

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Background: Congenital anomalies are structural and functional abnormalities that are present at birth, and they are frequently the result of environmental or genetic factors or both. Their etiology may also be related to infectious agents, such as viruses, hereditary factors, or the ingestion of toxic plants or chemical agents. Congenital anomalies usually occur sporadically, but they also can occur as outbreaks. The objective of this paper is to describe the multiple congenital malformations observed in an aborted bovine fetus.Case: A bovine fetus was sent to Laboratory Veterinary Pathology UFRGS for necropsy, histological analysis and complementary exams such as bacteriology, direct immunofl uorescence for Leptospira sp. and immunohistochemistry for bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV). The fetus presented multiple congenital alterations, such as dextraposition of the aorta and absence of the pulmonary artery, tracheal stenosis, a hypoplastic lung, multiple heart defects, arthrogryposis, osteopetrosis, and the absence of the middle phalanx and accessory digits in the forelimbs. Furthermore, dystocia and enlargement of the liver were observed, the organ showed irregular surface, fi rm consistency and nodular formation. A histological exam verifi ed the accentuated hepatic periportal fi brosis. All complementary exams were negative.Discussion: Congenital anomalies can affect onl

Background: Congenital anomalies are structural and functional abnormalities that are present at birth, and they are frequently the result of environmental or genetic factors or both. Their etiology may also be related to infectious agents, such as viruses, hereditary factors, or the ingestion of toxic plants or chemical agents. Congenital anomalies usually occur sporadically, but they also can occur as outbreaks. The objective of this paper is to describe the multiple congenital malformations observed in an aborted bovine fetus.Case: A bovine fetus was sent to Laboratory Veterinary Pathology UFRGS for necropsy, histological analysis and complementary exams such as bacteriology, direct immunofl uorescence for Leptospira sp. and immunohistochemistry for bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV). The fetus presented multiple congenital alterations, such as dextraposition of the aorta and absence of the pulmonary artery, tracheal stenosis, a hypoplastic lung, multiple heart defects, arthrogryposis, osteopetrosis, and the absence of the middle phalanx and accessory digits in the forelimbs. Furthermore, dystocia and enlargement of the liver were observed, the organ showed irregular surface, fi rm consistency and nodular formation. A histological exam verifi ed the accentuated hepatic periportal fi brosis. All complementary exams were negative.Discussion: Congenital anomalies can affect onl

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Background: Congenital anomalies are structural and functional abnormalities that are present at birth, and they are frequently the result of environmental or genetic factors or both. Their etiology may also be related to infectious agents, such as viruses, hereditary factors, or the ingestion of toxic plants or chemical agents. Congenital anomalies usually occur sporadically, but they also can occur as outbreaks. The objective of this paper is to describe the multiple congenital malformations observed in an aborted bovine fetus.Case: A bovine fetus was sent to Laboratory Veterinary Pathology UFRGS for necropsy, histological analysis and complementary exams such as bacteriology, direct immunofl uorescence for Leptospira sp. and immunohistochemistry for bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV). The fetus presented multiple congenital alterations, such as dextraposition of the aorta and absence of the pulmonary artery, tracheal stenosis, a hypoplastic lung, multiple heart defects, arthrogryposis, osteopetrosis, and the absence of the middle phalanx and accessory digits in the forelimbs. Furthermore, dystocia and enlargement of the liver were observed, the organ showed irregular surface, fi rm consistency and nodular formation. A histological exam verifi ed the accentuated hepatic periportal fi brosis. All complementary exams were negative.Discussion: Congenital anomalies can affect onl

Background: Congenital anomalies are structural and functional abnormalities that are present at birth, and they are frequently the result of environmental or genetic factors or both. Their etiology may also be related to infectious agents, such as viruses, hereditary factors, or the ingestion of toxic plants or chemical agents. Congenital anomalies usually occur sporadically, but they also can occur as outbreaks. The objective of this paper is to describe the multiple congenital malformations observed in an aborted bovine fetus.Case: A bovine fetus was sent to Laboratory Veterinary Pathology UFRGS for necropsy, histological analysis and complementary exams such as bacteriology, direct immunofl uorescence for Leptospira sp. and immunohistochemistry for bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV). The fetus presented multiple congenital alterations, such as dextraposition of the aorta and absence of the pulmonary artery, tracheal stenosis, a hypoplastic lung, multiple heart defects, arthrogryposis, osteopetrosis, and the absence of the middle phalanx and accessory digits in the forelimbs. Furthermore, dystocia and enlargement of the liver were observed, the organ showed irregular surface, fi rm consistency and nodular formation. A histological exam verifi ed the accentuated hepatic periportal fi brosis. All complementary exams were negative.Discussion: Congenital anomalies can affect onl

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Background: Chondrodysplasia is a congenital anomaly related to defects of the genes that control the chondrogenesis. This anomaly is described in many breeds of cattle and consanguineous matings increases the likelihood of developing defective traits. There are three distinct syndromes known: Dexter, Telemark and Brachycephalic type. The chondrodysplasia Dexter type syndrome is associated to an incompletely dominant gene, which occurs in Dexter and Holstein breeds more frequently, yet Charolais and Jersey can also be affected. There are three recognized phenotypes in this form of disease: severe achondroplasia, with abortion before the seventh month of gestation (monster Dexter), when related to dominant homozygous; chondrodisplasia with limbs shortening, when heterozygous; and normal animals, when recessive homozygous. The objective of this paper is to describe Dexter chondrodysplasia observed in two bovine fetuses examined by the Setor de Patologia Veterinária from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (SPV-UFRGS).Case: The necropsy of two aborted bovine calves was performed by the SPV-UFRGS. The Fetus 1 did not have data, neither clinical history. The Fetus 2, a Jersey breed calf, was in the last third of gestation and came from a property with Jersey and mini-Jersey herd. Natural mating was used for reproduction, with only one bull. Macroscopic alterations observed in

Background: Chondrodysplasia is a congenital anomaly related to defects of the genes that control the chondrogenesis. This anomaly is described in many breeds of cattle and consanguineous matings increases the likelihood of developing defective traits. There are three distinct syndromes known: Dexter, Telemark and Brachycephalic type. The chondrodysplasia Dexter type syndrome is associated to an incompletely dominant gene, which occurs in Dexter and Holstein breeds more frequently, yet Charolais and Jersey can also be affected. There are three recognized phenotypes in this form of disease: severe achondroplasia, with abortion before the seventh month of gestation (monster Dexter), when related to dominant homozygous; chondrodisplasia with limbs shortening, when heterozygous; and normal animals, when recessive homozygous. The objective of this paper is to describe Dexter chondrodysplasia observed in two bovine fetuses examined by the Setor de Patologia Veterinária from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (SPV-UFRGS).Case: The necropsy of two aborted bovine calves was performed by the SPV-UFRGS. The Fetus 1 did not have data, neither clinical history. The Fetus 2, a Jersey breed calf, was in the last third of gestation and came from a property with Jersey and mini-Jersey herd. Natural mating was used for reproduction, with only one bull. Macroscopic alterations observed in

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An unusual case of spontaneous Vicia villosa poisoning affected a 6-year-old Holstein cow. Although the most striking findings included a generalized hemorrhagic condition associated with granulomatous myelitis, histological lesions typically seen with the vetch-associated systemic granulomatous syndrome were also present. Prominent gross findings were bloody nasal and oral discharges, disseminated hemorrhages, and bloody feces. Generalized hemorrhages associated with infiltration of numerous organs by lymphocytes, plasma cells, macrophages, multinucleated giants cells, and eosinophils were the main microscopic findings. Anti-CD68 immunostaining confirmed the presence of moderate histiocytic infiltrate and multinucleated giant cells in the bone marrow. These changes in the bone marrow probably caused the generalized hemorrhagic changes described here.

Um bovino Holandês de seis anos naturalmente intoxicado pela Vicia villosa apresentou lesões não comumente encontradas nessa intoxicação. Embora a lesão mais evidente fosse hemorragia generalizada associada à mielite granulomatosa, as lesões granulomatosas típicas da intoxicação pela ervilhaca também estavam presentes histologicamente. Os principais achados macroscópicos foram hemorragias nasal e oral, hemorragias generalizadas e fezes com sangue. Lesões hemorrágicas generalizadas associadas com infiltrado inflamatório de linfócitos, plasmócitos, macrófagos, células gigantes multinucleadas e eosinófilos foram os principais achados microscópicos encontrados. O teste imuno-histoquímico anti-CD68 confirmou a presença de infiltrado moderado de macrófagos e de células gigantes multinucleadas na medula óssea. As alterações na medula óssea provavelmente constituem a causa da hemorragia generalizada descrita nesse caso.

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An unusual case of spontaneous Vicia villosa poisoning affected a 6-year-old Holstein cow. Although the most striking findings included a generalized hemorrhagic condition associated with granulomatous myelitis, histological lesions typically seen with the vetch-associated systemic granulomatous syndrome were also present. Prominent gross findings were bloody nasal and oral discharges, disseminated hemorrhages, and bloody feces. Generalized hemorrhages associated with infiltration of numerous organs by lymphocytes, plasma cells, macrophages, multinucleated giants cells, and eosinophils were the main microscopic findings. Anti-CD68 immunostaining confirmed the presence of moderate histiocytic infiltrate and multinucleated giant cells in the bone marrow. These changes in the bone marrow probably caused the generalized hemorrhagic changes described here.

Um bovino Holandês de seis anos naturalmente intoxicado pela Vicia villosa apresentou lesões não comumente encontradas nessa intoxicação. Embora a lesão mais evidente fosse hemorragia generalizada associada à mielite granulomatosa, as lesões granulomatosas típicas da intoxicação pela ervilhaca também estavam presentes histologicamente. Os principais achados macroscópicos foram hemorragias nasal e oral, hemorragias generalizadas e fezes com sangue. Lesões hemorrágicas generalizadas associadas com infiltrado inflamatório de linfócitos, plasmócitos, macrófagos, células gigantes multinucleadas e eosinófilos foram os principais achados microscópicos encontrados. O teste imuno-histoquímico anti-CD68 confirmou a presença de infiltrado moderado de macrófagos e de células gigantes multinucleadas na medula óssea. As alterações na medula óssea provavelmente constituem a causa da hemorragia generalizada descrita nesse caso.

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An unusual case of spontaneous Vicia villosa poisoning affected a 6-year-old Holstein cow. Although the most striking findings included a generalized hemorrhagic condition associated with granulomatous myelitis, histological lesions typically seen with the vetch-associated systemic granulomatous syndrome were also present. Prominent gross findings were bloody nasal and oral discharges, disseminated hemorrhages, and bloody feces. Generalized hemorrhages associated with infiltration of numerous organs by lymphocytes, plasma cells, macrophages, multinucleated giants cells, and eosinophils were the main microscopic findings. Anti-CD68 immunostaining confirmed the presence of moderate histiocytic infiltrate and multinucleated giant cells in the bone marrow. These changes in the bone marrow probably caused the generalized hemorrhagic changes described here.

Um bovino Holandês de seis anos naturalmente intoxicado pela Vicia villosa apresentou lesões não comumente encontradas nessa intoxicação. Embora a lesão mais evidente fosse hemorragia generalizada associada à mielite granulomatosa, as lesões granulomatosas típicas da intoxicação pela ervilhaca também estavam presentes histologicamente. Os principais achados macroscópicos foram hemorragias nasal e oral, hemorragias generalizadas e fezes com sangue. Lesões hemorrágicas generalizadas associadas com infiltrado inflamatório de linfócitos, plasmócitos, macrófagos, células gigantes multinucleadas e eosinófilos foram os principais achados microscópicos encontrados. O teste imuno-histoquímico anti-CD68 confirmou a presença de infiltrado moderado de macrófagos e de células gigantes multinucleadas na medula óssea. As alterações na medula óssea provavelmente constituem a causa da hemorragia generalizada descrita nesse caso.

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As feohifomicoses são doenças cutâneas, subcutâneas e sistêmicas que acometem humanos e animais. São causadas por fungos que possuem melanina em sua parede celular (dematiáceos) e estão geralmente associadas com imunocomprometimento do hospedeiro. Este trabalho descreve alterações clínicas e histopatológicas de feohifomicose cutânea em um equino, macho, da raça crioula, de 6 anos de idade. O animal apresentou dois nódulos cutâneos com aproximadamente 4 a 5 cm de diâmetro, nas regiões laterais direita e esquerda do abdômen, que foram removidos cirurgicamente e encaminhados para exame histopatológico. Macroscopicamente, as lesões consistiam em nódulos cutâneos, um ulcerado, apresentando ao corte múltiplas áreas circunscritas e esbranquiçadas contendo em seu interior grânulos enegrecidos. Na histopatologia, as lesões se caracterizavam por dermatite ulcerativa piogranulomatosa com hifas septadas intralesionais apresentando parede pigmentada. No cultivo micológico, observou-se crescimento fúngico de  Curvularia sp. O diagnóstico de dermatite fúngica por Curvularia sp. foi baseado nos achados histológicos associados com o isolamento fúngico. O tratamento se restringiu à retirada cirúrgica completa das lesões; entretanto, um ano após a excisão, novas lesões surgiram nas proximidades das lesões prévias no abdômen.