Omasal dilation and displacement in 4 Holstein dairy cows

Cases of omasal dilation and displacement in 4 dairy cows are described. The disease was initially diagnosed by a combination of history and clinical signs that included right-sided abdominal distension, rectal palpation, and decreased milk production. The condition was confirmed by laparotomy or ne...

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Published in:Canadian veterinary journal 2009-04, Vol.50 (4), p.393-396
Main Authors: Bicalho, Rodrigo C, Mayers, Heather M, Cheong, Soon Hon, Rosa, Brielle V, Guard, Charles L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
case studies
Cattle
cattle diseases
Cattle Diseases - diagnosis
Cattle Diseases - epidemiology
Cattle Diseases - surgery
dairy cows
disease diagnosis
displaced abomasum
Fatal Outcome
Female
Holstein
Lactation - physiology
laparotomy
Laparotomy - veterinary
necropsy
omasal dilation
omasum
Omasum - pathology
Scientific
signs and symptoms (animals and humans)
Stomach Diseases - diagnosis
Stomach Diseases - epidemiology
Stomach Diseases - surgery
Stomach Diseases - veterinary
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Cases of omasal dilation and displacement in 4 dairy cows are described. The disease was initially diagnosed by a combination of history and clinical signs that included right-sided abdominal distension, rectal palpation, and decreased milk production. The condition was confirmed by laparotomy or necropsy.
ISSN:0008-5286