Displaced Abomasum in Dairy Cattle: Etiological Factors

Displacement of the abomasum in dairy cows is occurring with increasing frequency in the United States and probably in other areas of the world where dairying is practiced intensively. The primary causative factor appears to be an atony of the abomasum accompanied by dilatation and accumulation of g...

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Published in:Journal of dairy science 1974-08, Vol.57 (8), p.926-933
Main Author: Coppock, C.E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abomasum - physiopathology
Animal Feed
Animals
Cattle
Cattle Diseases - epidemiology
Cattle Diseases - etiology
Cattle Diseases - genetics
Cattle Diseases - physiopathology
Edible Grain
Female
Gastrointestinal Motility
Histamine Release
Hypocalcemia - veterinary
Labor, Obstetric
Lactation
Mastitis, Bovine - complications
Muscle Tonus
New York
Postpartum Period
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications - veterinary
Torsion Abnormality - veterinary
United States
Uterine Diseases - veterinary
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Summary:Displacement of the abomasum in dairy cows is occurring with increasing frequency in the United States and probably in other areas of the world where dairying is practiced intensively. The primary causative factor appears to be an atony of the abomasum accompanied by dilatation and accumulation of gas. Factors contributing to atony and ultimately to displacement include stress of parturition, toxemia due to concurrent disorders such as metritis or mastitis, and metabolic disorders especially milk fever and ketosis. Genetic and mechanical effects seem to play a minor role in etiology of this disorder. Preventive measures include minimum grain and corn silage prepartum with other forage ad libitum and the best known management practices to reduce other parturient disorders.
ISSN:0022-0302
1525-3198
DOI:10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(74)84988-X