Schistosomus reflexus in Korean native calf

Kim, Chong-sup; Huh, Chan-kwen; Lee, Jong-hwan; Lee, Jong-han

Korean Journal of Veterinary Research 1996;36(2):289-296.

Chong-sup Kim¹, Chan-kwen Huh¹, Jong-hwan Lee², Jong-han Lee³

¹College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University
²College of Medicine, Ulsan University
³Agriculture Administration Division, Sachon City Hall

한우 송아지의 반전성열체

김종섭¹, 허찬권¹, 이종환², 이종한³

¹경상대학교 수의과대학
²울산대학교 의과대학
³사천시청 농정과

Abstract

A case of schistosomus reflexes in Korean native female calf was observed macroscopically and radiographically. The results were summarized as follows. 1. The abdominal visceral organs were exposed. 2. The vertebral column bent laterally to the left, and the sacrum approached to the cranium by reflected caudal lumber vertebrae, presenting S-shaped lateral twisting of the vertebrae. 3. The right ribs reflected laterally and dorso-cranially from the 7th rib to 13th rib. The left ribs bent caudally from 8th rib to 13th rib. 4. The length of rudimentary 6th right rib was one half of normal size and the 7th right rib was one third. 5. The sternum was bifid split from the fourth sternebra through the xyphoid cartilage. 6. The diaphragm was intact and thoracic cavity was reduced in size. The lung and heart severely deformed in shape and size. 7. The liver markedly deformed in shape and thickness. 8. The pelvic cavity was reduced in size by compression laterally to the left. 9. The uterus horn, ovary, urinary bladder, and urethra were severely deformed in the shape and position.

Key Words: Korean native calf, Schistosomus reflexus