Pleural effusion and cardiac displacement in a heifer: a case report

A 16-month-old Holstein heifer with a history of anorexia and respiratory distress was referred to the Veterinary Research and Teaching Hospital of Tehran University. Heart and lung sounds were inaudible on the left side but greatly increased on the right side. On electrocardiography [ECG], decreased amplitudes of ECG parameters were observed. Ultrasonography results revealed a pleural effusion with fibrin deposition. After the removal of 30 liters of pleural fluid, the amplitudes of the P, QRS, and T complexes increased markedly, and heart and lung sounds on the left side gradually increased. Archanobacterium pyogenes was isolated from bacteriological cultures of the pleural fluid. According to the clinical and paraclihical findings, cardiac displacement due to pleural effusion was diagnosed

[Jejunal obstruction in cattle by trichobezoar [a case report]]

In 24th April 1991 an eight year old female local breed cattle, with complete absence of rumination, appetite lactation, and defecation was referred to the large animal clinic of faculty of veterinary medicine, university of Tehran. The physical examination revealed intestinal obstruction. The major symptoms were dehydration, complete absence of defecation, no feces in the rectum on rectal examination. Diagnosis was confirmed by exploratory laparatomy. Surgical treatment was successful