HAEMATO-BIOCHEMICAL PROFILE OF A MIXED BREED FEMALE NIGERIAN HORSE WITH A SUSPECTED CASE OF OSTEOSARCOMA OF THE DISTAL LIMB

Authors

  • C. O. Kenneth University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
  • O. N. Theophilus University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
  • A. E. Chinedu University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
  • C. U. Patience University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6291

Keywords:

Osteosarcoma, radiograph, Nigerian horse, haematology, serum biochemistry

Abstract

Osteosarcoma is the most common bone turmour in dogs, cats and humans. A good way of detecting health
problems is through a comprehensive evaluation of the blood profile. This case report describes the
haematological and serum biochemical characteristics of a mixed breed female Nigerian horse with
osteosarcoma of the proximal sesamoid and phalanxes. Haematological findings indicated neutrophilia and
lymphocytopenia, low packed cell volume (PCV) and haemoglobin (Hb) concentration. Biochemical analysis
revealed high level of serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and low level of serum calcium (hypocalcemia). The
observed high level of serum ALP and hypocalcemia in this reports supported many studies on the prognostic
role of serum ALP and calcium in patient with osteosarcoma.

Author Biographies

  • C. O. Kenneth, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

    Department of Veterinary Surgery

  • O. N. Theophilus, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

    Department of Veterinary Surgery

  • A. E. Chinedu, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

    Department of Veterinary Surgery

  • C. U. Patience, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

    Department of Veterinary Surgery

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Published

2024-07-08

Issue

2021: NSAP 2021 Proceedings

Section

Articles

How to Cite

HAEMATO-BIOCHEMICAL PROFILE OF A MIXED BREED FEMALE NIGERIAN HORSE WITH A SUSPECTED CASE OF OSTEOSARCOMA OF THE DISTAL LIMB . (2024). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 1141-1145. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6291