Vol. 13, Issue 3 (2024)

Author(s):
RS Solanki, DB Patil, VS Suthar, CM Bhadesiya, JN Mistry, KM Panchal and TP Patel

Abstract:
Buffalo farming is crucial for India's economy, but buffaloes commonly face digestive issues, potentially involving the diaphragm. This study aimed to evaluate diaphragm thickness using ultrasonography (USG) and assess age-related changes. Diaphragm samples were obtained from slaughtered buffaloes, clinically healthy ones, and those with clinical signs of diaphragmatic issues. Measurements were taken using vernier caliper and organ bath USG. Three groups were formed: group-I (cadaveric diaphragms, n=6, age >1 year), group-II (clinically healthy, n=6, age 1 to 2 years), and group-III (clinical cases, n=15, age <4 years). Tendinous and musculotendinous junctions couldn't be assessed clinically. Mean ultrasonographic thickness of the muscular diaphragm was 12.58±1.16 mm (group-I), 5.22±0.50 mm (group-II), and 9.73±0.53 mm (group-III). Variations may stem from diaphragm detachment, animal age, housing and feeding practices, diseases, stomach content, and movement during examination.