Dr DS Vet Talk

Hello Friends,          Today we will discuss about Eye Cancer in Cattle . .  The most common type of tumor or 'cancer eye' in cattle is squamous cell carcinoma.  . Its a Cancer occuring on the eye & eyelid .  Older cattle are more susceptible to cancer eye, with the disease being uncommon in cows under five years of age. (Mostly found over 5-6 years old cattle).  Now question is that ....   How to diagnose "Cancer eye" in Cattle?  (1) The tumours are found most commonly on the third eyelid.  (2) Small, circular, white elevation on the surface of the eyeball.  (3) wart-like growth on the eyelids, often with discharge  (4) You can see cauliflower-like .  Structure that is bloody, ulcerated, friable, and foul smelling. Etiology of ocular squamous cell carcinoma:- (1) pigmentation. (2) Age(more than 5 years are more susceptible). (3) Exposure to sunlight (UV radiation). (4) Breed Tr...