Capture Myopathy in a Red-necked Wallaby (Macropus rufogriseus)

서지정보

· 발행기관 : 한국임상수의학회
· 수록지 정보 : 한국임상수의학회지 / 27권 / 2호 / 198 ~ 201페이지
· 저자명 : 김지용, 오석헌, 김양범, 권수완, 지향, 김대용, 신남식

초록

This case report describes capture myopathy in an 8-month-old female red-necked wallaby (Macropus rufogriseus) that died after a 14-day history of depression, lameness and astasia following a bathing protocol for dermatitis. In a blood test performed the day after the wallaby fell down, serum chemistry showed a normal range of LDH but elevated CK, ALT and AST. Upon histopathologic examination after the animal’s death, we found degeneration and necrosis of myofibers in skeletal muscle and myocardium. According to history that the wallaby was pressed by other individuals, suspected vitamin E insufficiency in the diet, physical stress during bathing as well as results of a blood test and microscopic examination, we diagnosed this case as capture myopathy. Although capture myopathy is a common problem in marsupials, this is the first reported case in Korea and understanding this case will help to manage future cases of capture myopathy in captive settings in Korea.

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