Ultrasonographic and radiological evaluation and metabolic profile of sheep treated with administration protocols of ranitidine

• Grant number: 11/04156-0
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master
• Start date: September 01, 2011
• End date: February 28, 2013
• Field of knowledge: Agronomical Sciences - Veterinary Medicine - Animal Clinics and Surgery
• Principal Investigator: Maria Claudia Araripe Sucupira
• Grantee: Aline Alberti Morgado
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia (FMVZ). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil

Abstract

The Brazilian sheep herd is growing and their management is intensifying. Increased occurrences of omasal and abosamal ulcers seem to be a consequence and are of importance in animal welfare and productivity. Ranitidine is used in prevention and treatment of the affection. There is no information on dosage for parenteral use of this drug in sheep for the mentioned indication. Data on associated metabolic changes as well as information on mechanical behavior of involved compartments are scarce. Determination of hematological and serum values of major actors, content of gastric compartments and utilization of diagnostic imaging techniques aim to obtain complementary information on the affection and validate non invasive techniques that could help in her detection and follow-up. (AU)

Academic Publications

(References retrieved automatically from State of São Paulo Research Institutions)

MORGADO, Aline Alberti. Ultrasonographic, radiological and metabolic profile evaluation of sheep treated with different protocols of ranitidine. 2013. Master's Dissertation - Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia (FMVZ/SBD) São Paulo.