| Title: |
Gastroenteritis Diagnosed at Necropsy: A Review of Cases Spanning a Decade. |
| Authors: |
Muhammed, Muhammed Shuaib; Hassan, Bala Ahmad; Orakpoghenor, Ochuko; Bilbonga, Garleya; Umar, Faruk Saleh; Saleh, Ahmadu; Sambo, Sohnap James; Mohammed, Bisalla; Fatihu, Muhammad Yakasai; Oladele, Sunday Blessing; Ibrahim, Najume Doguwa Gingiya |
| Source: |
Research in Veterinary Science & Medicine; 2024, Vol. 4, p1-6, 6p |
| Subject Terms: |
ANIMAL populations; VETERINARY pathology; GASTROENTERITIS; SPECIES distribution; VETERINARY autopsy |
| Geographic Terms: |
ZARIA (Nigeria) |
| Abstract: |
Objectives: In this study, we conducted a retrospective survey of gastroenteritis diagnosed in carcasses, from 2013 to 2023, at the Necropsy Unit of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: Data were obtained from the record book, entered into Microsoft Excel sheet, analysed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS, v.27). Results: Results revealed that gastroenteritis was diagnosed in 20.5% of the 1052 carcasses. Yearly distribution analysis revealed fluctuations in prevalence, with peaks in 2017 (16.7%), 2018 (14.4%), and 2019 (13.0%). Species distribution analysis indicated higher proportions in canines (46.3%), caprines (31.5%), and ovines (8.3%). Sex-based analysis revealed varied proportions between males and females across different species, with no significant (p>0.05) association found between sex and species. Age distribution analysis revealed higher proportions in younger animals (3 years) within specific species, and there was significant (p |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |