Anatomy and Pathology of the Texel Sheep Larynx

Veterinary Sciences
Katie WaineKerstin Baiker

Abstract

Laryngeal chondritis, or "Texel throat", is a disease affecting the upper respiratory tract of sheep with breeds like the Texel appearing to be predisposed. Previous work suggests the conformation of these breeds of sheep may be predisposing these animals to laryngeal disease. This study evaluated the anatomy of the Texel sheep larynx and describes incidental pathology. Forty-three larynges from rams of the Texel and Bluefaced Leicester breeds of sheep were measured and photographed. A larynx from each breed was submitted for computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Measurements, photography, CT, and MRI demonstrated a difference in the anatomy of the larynx between breeds and a higher proportion of Texel sheep had laryngeal lesions. This study supports the hypothesis that the anatomy of the Texel sheep could be pre-disposing the breed to laryngeal chondritis.

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Mar 7, 2020·Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica·Wencke ReinekingChristina Puff
Aug 13, 2020·Irish Veterinary Journal·Aideen KennedyMaresa Sheehan

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