Ultrasonographic and macroscopic comparison of the thickness of the capsule, corium, and soft tissues in bovine claws: an in vitro study.

This study aimed to compare thickness of the capsule, corium, and soft tissues measured ultrasonographically and macroscopically in selected regions of bovine claws. A hundred and twenty claws (n = 120) of 15 healthy Holstein bovines were obtained. After cleaning the claws, ultrasonographic measurement of the capsule, corium, and soft tissues was performed while submerging the claws in a water bath.

Modified colostomy technique for colonic atresia in calves.

Objective: To report a modified colostomy technique for permanent fecal diversion in calves with colonic atresia.

Study Design: Prospective study.

Animals: Calves (n=19) with colonic atresia.