Risk of iatrogenic damage to the sciatic nerve in dairy cattle

2017 ◽  
Vol 182 (5) ◽  
pp. 140-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosanna M Kirkwood ◽  
John G Remnant ◽  
Richard M Payne ◽  
Alan M Murphy ◽  
Wendela Wapenaar
Keyword(s):  
Sciatic Nerve ◽  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Body Condition ◽  
Intramuscular Injection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Gluteal Region ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Iatrogenic Damage ◽  
Direct Nerve

Sciatic nerve damage in cattle could lead to pain, paralysis and lameness, creating welfare and productivity issues. Damage following intramuscular injection is highlighted in some clinical texts although there is no indication of prevalence. This cross-sectional study investigated the anatomical size and position of the sciatic nerve in four dairy cattle type cadavers. To evaluate the risk of iatrogenic damage, 54 participants placed needles in the dorsal gluteal region of two cadavers each, as per their routine intramuscular injection method. The distance from needle tip to the sciatic nerve was estimated for each. Sixty-nine per cent of injections were placed within 5 cm of the sciatic nerve. Direct nerve puncture occurred in the cadaver in poorest body condition. A short questionnaire revealed that 70 per cent of the participants regularly used the dorsal gluteal region for intramuscular injection and 50 per cent commonly used a volume of ≥20 mL at a single site. It is concluded that the sciatic nerve is at considerable risk of iatrogenic damage. The neck should be promoted as the optimum site for intramuscular injection and improved guidelines are required if the gluteal region is to remain in common use. A lateral site, between the tuber coxae and tuber ischium, is recommended.

scholarly journals Excursion of the Sciatic Nerve During Nerve Mobilization Exercises: An In Vivo Cross-sectional Study Using Dynamic Ultrasound Imaging

2015 ◽  
Vol 45 (10) ◽  
pp. 731-737 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michel W. Coppieters ◽  
Line S. Andersen ◽  
Runar Johansen ◽  
Per K. Giskegjerde ◽  
Mona Høivik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sciatic Nerve ◽  
Ultrasound Imaging ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dynamic Ultrasound

Cross-sectional study of the G and P genotypes of rotavirus A field strains circulating in regularly vaccinated dairy cattle herds

2018 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 887-892 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana T. T. Fritzen ◽  
Elis Lorenzetti ◽  
Marcos V. Oliveira ◽  
Vinicius R. Bon ◽  
Henderson Ayres ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rotavirus A ◽  
Cattle Herds

Sciatic nerve excursion during neural mobilization with ankle movement using dynamic ultrasound imaging: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali M. Alshami ◽  
Tadhi K. Alshammari ◽  
Mona I. AlMuhaish ◽  
Tarek M. Hegazi ◽  
Mahbubunnabi Tamal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sciatic Nerve ◽  
Ultrasound Imaging ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dynamic Ultrasound ◽  
Ankle Movement

scholarly journals Study on the Prevalence of Ovine Fasciolosis in Wadla Woreda, North Wollo, Ethiopia

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Yeshibely Girma
Keyword(s):  
Body Condition ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Intermediate Hosts ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sedimentation Technique ◽  
The Difference ◽  
North Wollo ◽  
Body Condition Scores

A cross - sectional study on the prevalence of ovine fasciolosis was conducted in Wadla district from October 2016 to June 2017. A total of 384 fecal samples were randomly collected directly from the rectum of individual animals. Parasitological investigation was performed using sedimentation technique. From a total of 384 copro - logical ly examined samples 130 sheep were found positive for fasciolosis with an overall prevalence of 33.85%. From the study peasant association Kone, Dorera, Betehar, Beteyohannis and Gashena were accounted for 34.61%, 32.47%, 32.89%, 35.06% and 34.21 % respect ively. The difference in the prevalence in the five peasant associations was not statistically significant (p> 0.05). The prevalence of ovine fasciolosis was computed for the different age, sex and body condition categories. The prevalence rate of fasciolo sis in young sheep 32.43% was less than 34.75% and the difference were not statistically significant (p>0.05). The prevalence of fasciolosis in sex groups in the present study was 34.69%, 32.98% in female and male respectively. On the other hand in the pre sent study area the prevalence of fasciolosis was found to be higher in sheep with poor body condition than those with medium and good body conditions with prevalence of 36.5%, 33.88% and 27.03% respectively. There is no statistically difference (p>0.05) b etween three types of body condition scores. It was concluded that ovine fasciolosis was prevalent, thus causing major economic lass in the study area. Hence, control strategies targeted on the parasite and the intermediate hosts as well as implementation of appropriate grazing management in the study area are warranted.

scholarly journals Occurrences of Indigestible Foreign Bodies in Cattle Slaughtered at Morogoro Municipal Slaughterhouse, Tanzania

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. F. Bwatota ◽  
M. Makungu ◽  
H. E. Nonga
Keyword(s):  
Body Condition ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Frequency Of Occurrence ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Solid Waste Disposal ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Slaughter Cattle ◽  
Plastic Bags ◽  
Good Body Condition

A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the occurrence of indigestible foreign bodies (IFB) in cattle slaughtered at Morogoro Municipal Slaughterhouse, Tanzania. A total of 387 slaughter cattle were examined for presence of IFB. Out of 387 examined cattle, 93 (24.03%) had IFB in their forestomachs. The observed IFB were plastic bags, fruit seeds, clothing materials, ropes, hairballs, leather materials, stones, metallic nails, and wire. Plastic bags were the most frequently (50.5%) observed IFB followed by fruit seeds (18.3%). A significantly (p<0.05) high proportion of old animals (31.7%) had IFB compared to the young animals (21.2%). Similarly, the frequency of occurrence of IFB was significantly high (p<0.05) in crossbred dairy cattle (42.3%) compared to local breeds (22.7%). Cattle that appeared with poor body condition (37.8%) were found to be more affected (p<0.05) by IFB than those with good body condition (15.9%). In 91.4% of animals which had IFB, all the materials were located in the rumen. This study showed that presence of IFB is a common problem in cattle slaughtered at Morogoro Municipal Slaughterhouse and may significantly cause poor production and mortality in affected animals. Therefore, appropriate solid waste disposal should be implemented.

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