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Abstract

The present study was designed to evaluate diaphragmatic hernia (DH) in buffaloes with special emphasis on the hemato-biochemical alterations and diagnostic ultrasonography compared with the clinically healthy ones. Twelve buffaloes with a history of anorexia, tympany, reduction of milk production with no response to previous medical treatment were included in the present study in addition to 10 clinically healthy buffaloes were used as a control group. These animals were subjected to thorough clinical examination and the positive cases were further evaluated by hemato-biochemical analysis, which revealed significant elevation in total leucocytes, total proteins, globulin and Haptoglobin (Hp), Serum amyloid A (SAA) and Fibrinogen (Fb) in comparison with the control group. Ultrasonographically, reticulum of all buffaloes with DH was detected at the level of 4th /5th intercostal space (ICS). As there is no substitution for clinical examination, but it is not specific in this condition as it is similar in many other diseases, so the using of ultrasonography is essential for proper evaluation. Hemato-biochemical analysis is of additional value in the diagnosis of such condition.