The present work was carried out on the thoracic limbs of twelve apparently healthy buffaloes of different sex and age. The dorsal and palmar metacarpal as well as the cranial superficial antibrachial arteries were traced just distal to the carpal joint and catheterized with 16-gauge angiocatheter needle. Arteriography was carried out by 15 ml contrast medium injected through the catheter in each vessel. Radiographs were obtained in dorso-palmar,palmo-dorsal, medial and lateral views. The results of the present study were performed on four angiographic images of the buffalo metacarpal and digital arteries. Fine details of blood vessel patterns were recorded and the arterial anastomoses were clarified demonstrated and labeled. The purpose of the present study was to provide a detailed view of normal pattern of the arterial blood supply of the foot and digits of buffalo which would serve as an initial reference in order to be able to asses a diseased condition of digits and claw in this species, and finally providing a diagnostic basis by the aid of angiograph in such economically important animal, concerning meat and milk production. |
