Research Article

Occurrence of Granulomas in Bovines: An Abattoir-Based Study

Table 1

Granulomas recorded in various organs/tissues of cattle and buffaloes.

Organs/tissuesSuspectedConfirmed

Liver10042
Lung and Pleura8222
Kidney176
Spleen8N.D.
Lymph node6511
Subcutaneous nodule/mass4014
Growths in body cavities104
Muscle31
Intestine2N.D.
Uterus2N.D.
Bile duct1N.D.
Skin1N.D.
Mammary gland1N.D.
Testis1N.D.
Tongue11
Urinary bladder11
Oesophagus1N.D.

Total336102

N.D.: not detected.