Ischemic necrosis of the teat in buffaloes with its effect on the future productivity [electronic resource].

Includes references.

Three hundred and forty buffaloes admitted to the department of surgery faculty of veterinary medicine zagazig Univ. from October 2002-July 2007 with teat affections. The incidence of buffaloes affected with ischemic teat necrosis were 38,2%. It was commonly observed in autunm and winter. Few weeks postpartum between the first and third lactation season. There were 255 teats with ischemic necrosis investigated where more than one teat may be affected m the same animal. The medial aspect of the base of teat especially of those hind teats was the primate site. The condition was examined and classified into six different forms according to the progress of the lesion, The initial changes were edema and thickening of the overlying skin which became necrotic and deep ulcerated. The necrosis extended to include the full thickness of the teat and in some cases the whole teat. Different methods of treatment were used according to the stage of ischemic necrosis diagnosed The results of treatment and fate of these different forms of the condition were recorded.

Summary in Arabic.

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