Abstract
Aim:The aim of this study was to describe the clinical and pathological findings of acute bovine pulmonary edema and emphysema (ABPEE) and left endocardial fibroelastosis in an adult dairy cow. In addition, a review of recent literature of these two conditions is provided.Materials and Methods:Necropsy and histopathological examination were performed using conventional techniques. A review of the literature was carried out using internet search engines such as PubMed and Google Scholar. Only published papers in scientific and refereed journals were reviewed.Results:Concurrent pathologies of ABPEE and left endocardial fibroelastosis were described in an adult Holstein Friesian cow. A review of recent literature concerning ABPEE and endocardial fibroelastosis revealed seven and two scientific reports of these conditions in cattle, respectively.Conclusion:Although rare, combined pathologies involving multiple organs such as the lungs and heart can be diagnosed in animals on careful clinical and histopathological examinations.
Highlights
Acute bovine pulmonary edema and emphysema (ABPEE) is a well-recognized condition in cattle [1]
Concurrent pathologies of ABPEE and left endocardial fibroelastosis were described in an adult Holstein Friesian cow
Conclusion: rare, combined pathologies involving multiple organs such as the lungs and heart can be diagnosed in animals on careful clinical and histopathological examinations
Summary
Acute bovine pulmonary edema and emphysema (ABPEE) is a well-recognized condition in cattle [1]. It occurs naturally throughout the year, primarily in late summer to fall after a sudden change in the diet or after exposure to certain toxins [1]. The condition is characterized by edema and emphysema of the pulmonary tissue leading to acute respiratory distress. It has been experimentally induced in cattle and goats [2,3]. The Creative Commons Public Domain Dedication waiver (http:// creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) applies to the data made available in this article, unless otherwise stated
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