Radiografic aspects of ossifying periostitis in metatarsus of Holstein cow

摘要

> face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Ossifying periostitis is an extensive inflamatory new bone formation frequently extensive from soft tissue infection next to these bones. It is more observed in young bovines. A case of pos traumatic ossifying periostitis in the right metatarsus of a Holstein cow is described. The diagnosis was made based on clinical and radiographic findings and confirmed cirurgically.