[Clinical and x-ray picture of osteoarticular diseases in fattening calves].

During the period 1964-1974, as well as through the application of two industrial-experimental tests with the utilization of different technologies and conditions for fattening calves, we carried out clinical, pathoanatomical, biochemical and X-ray investigations on the development, state and discomforts of the motor apparatus. It was proved in our observations that there existed: a delayed mineralization with the presence of relative general osteoporosis of the tubular bones, the epiphyses, the apophyses and the peripheric bones (caudal vertebrae, heel and cubit growths, etc.); the appearance of epiphysiolyses and apophysiolyses which were very often accompanied by fractures and dislocations; arthritic processes in the joints of the limbs; partial necrosis and tearings of Achilles' tendons; pus processes in the zone of growth in the case of colienteric disorders; immobilization and premature killing of necessity. We proved the importance of periodic X-ray checks in discovering the disorders of the bone system and the due corrections for balancing the feeding process.