Hypothyroidism in an african forest buffalo (Syncerus gaffer nanus)

Matthew C. Allender; Michael Briggs; Clifford F. Shipley

doi:10.1638/05-085.1

Hypothyroidism in an african forest buffalo (Syncerus gaffer nanus)

Matthew C. Allender, Michael Briggs, Clifford F. Shipley

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Abstract

An adult female African forest buffalo (Syncerus caffer nanus) of unknown age was presented with signs of recurrent hoof overgrowth, persistent anestrous, obesity, dull hair coat, and decreased activity level. Complete blood counts and serum biochemistry values were unremarkable. Decreased concentrations of total triiodothyronine and total thyroxine were noted compared with values for normal domestic cattle and a healthy African forest buffalo. Treatment with oral levothyroxine increased blood concentrations of total triiodothyronine and total thyroxine, and subsequent improvement in clinical signs included weight loss, hair regrowth, and reproductive cycling.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	143-145
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Volume	38
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1638/05-085.1
State	Published - Mar 2007

Keywords

African forest buffalo
Hypothyroidism
Syncerus caffer
TT3
Thyroxine

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Animal Science and Zoology
General Veterinary

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Hypothyroidism in an african forest buffalo (Syncerus gaffer nanus)

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