M. A. Semieka

Comparative studies on biochemical and cytological constituents of synovial fluids in some farm animals

The goal of the present study was to evaluate the difference in the synovial fluid constituents in cattle, buffaloes, camels, and donkeys. A total number of 20 clinically healthy adult male animals (cattle (N = 5), buffaloes (N = 5), camels (N = 5), and donkeys (N = 5) were subjected to study. Synovial fluid samples were collected from the metacarpophalangeal joint under complete aseptic conditions. The samples were examined physically, cytologically, and biochemically. Synovial fluid analysis revealed significant variations in specific gravity, total leukocyte counts, total proteins, albumin, globulins, glucose levels, and alkaline phosphatase activity among investigated animal species.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Affections of the Urethra in Male Ruminants: A Review of 403 Cases

The aim of the present study was to review different surgical affections of the penile urethra in male ruminants [cattle, buffaloes, sheep and goats] with special reference to diagnosis and outcome of surgical treatment. The study was carried out on a total number of 403 animals suffering from different affections of the penile urethra. Diagnosis was performed depending on case history, clinical signs, radiographic examination and sometimes exploratory puncture. Different affections were recorded namely; dilatation [45], hypospadia [17], obstruction [320] and rupture [21]. Surgical treatment was conducted and the results were encouraging.