Shiraz University Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research 1728-1997 8 2 2007 06 01 Zinc-responsive dermatosis in an Iranian cross-breed ram 182 183 2696 10.22099/ijvr.2007.2696 EN A. A. Mozaffari Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran A. Derakhshanfar Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran Journal Article 2005 06 01 An adult (two years old) Iranian cross-breed ram with alopecia, rough hair coats, thick and wrinkled skin,<br />especially on the face, brisket, scrotum, tail and legs, presented with severe pruritus, poor condition and<br />generalized unthriftiness. The animal was referred to the Veterinary Clinic of Shahid Bahonar University of<br />Kerman. The vital signs and haematologic indices of the animal were normal. According to the history and<br />clinical signs, mineral deficiencies, infestations with external parasites or endocrinopathy were suspected.<br />Laboratory examinations of skin scrapings ruled out external parasites. Skin biopsy confirmed parakeratosis, which could be attributed to zinc deficiency. Zinc sulphate (250 mg, daily) was administered orally for 4 weeks. The clinical signs subsided after 4 weeks of treatment. https://ijvr.shirazu.ac.ir/article_2696_e3f7277b9abfefb316a83ea2d26d0b37.pdf