Small intestinal carcinoma in cattle

Authors: Johnstone AC, Jolly RD, Alley MR
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 31, Issue 9, pp 147-149, Sep 1983
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Cattle, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant
Subject Terms: Abdomen, Alimentary system/gastroenterology, Neoplasia, Oncology, Pathology
Article class: Scientific Article

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Abstract: The pathology of carcinoma of the small intestine in six adult cattle is described. The lesions were similar to those of carcinoma of the small intestine of sheep although a slightly less fibrous stroma and a greater tendency to metastasise was observed. Initial iindings suggest the disease resembles small-intestinal carcinoma of sheep and cola-rectal carcinomas of man in having a higher prevalence in New Zealand than most other countries. This highlights the need to investigate common environmental factors which may be responsible for the induction and promotion of these tumours in both grazing ruminants and man.

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