Ovine congenital progressive muscular dystrophy: clinical syndrome and distribution of lesions

• Published in: Australian veterinary journal Vol. 63; no. 12; pp. 396 - 401
• Main Authors: Richards, R.B, Passmore, I.K, Bretag, A.H, Kakulas, B.A, McQuade, N.C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.12.1986
• Subjects: Animals; Aspartate Aminotransferases - blood; congenital abnormalities; creatine kinase; Creatine Kinase - blood; electromyography; Female; L-Iditol 2-Dehydrogenase - blood; L-Lactate Dehydrogenase - blood; lactate dehydrogenase; Male; muscular dystrophy; Muscular Dystrophy, Animal - congenital; Muscular Dystrophy, Animal - enzymology; Muscular Dystrophy, Animal - pathology; Physical Exertion; Sheep; Sheep Diseases - congenital; Sheep Diseases - enzymology; Sheep Diseases - pathology; wounds and injuries

The distribution and severity of lesions in the skeletal muscles of 37 Merino sheep with congenital progressive muscular dystrophy (CPMD) are described. An explanation for the clinical signs is offered on the basis of functional defects in regional muscle groups. Lesions in the extensors of the hip,...