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Intestinal polyps in a lamb

Authors: Ross AD, Day WA
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 27, Issue 8, pp 172-173, Aug 1979
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant, Sheep
Subject Terms: Abdomen, Alimentary system/gastroenterology, Protozoa, Infectious disease, Disease/defect, Meat, Contamination/hygiene, Public health, Parasites - internal, Slaughter
Article class: Clinical Communication

Abstract: Eight pedunculated jejunal polyps 4-13mm in diameter were found in a 3 to 5-month-old lamb during routine meat inspection at an export slaughterhouse in Canterbury. Histological examination revealed papilliform growths consisting of hyperplastic villi with numerous developmental stages of coccidia-like organisms in the epithelial cells of the polyps` mucosa. It is suggested that this specimen represents an uncommon manifestation of chronic ovine coccidiosis.

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