Urolithiasis: A life-threatning disease in male ruminants. – Biological Times

Urolithiasis: A life-threatning disease in male ruminants.

Publication Date : 30-05-2023


Author(s) :

Muhammad Abdullah Qureshi , Zuha Fatima , Muqadas , Muhammad luqman shabbir, Durr E Najaf .


Volume/Issue :
Volume 2
,
Issue 5
(05 - 2023)



Abstract :

Urolithiasis is a common obstructive problem in ruminants mainly those in feedlots. It is a multifactorial disease but the main thing is the diet of animal fed on. It is seen more in males than females as males have narrower urinary passage as compare to females. Clinical signs exhibit and the animal on treatment may recover in most of the cases. Different approaches for treatment are used as surgical intervention , catheterization and supportive care. Good managemental practices should be adopt to prevent the uroliths formation.


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