Abomasal Disorders Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is the normal pH of the abomasum?
3.0
How often is the abomasum cleared?
18-20x/day
What would you see on blood chemistry with a pyloric obstruction?
Hypochloremia (sequestration of chloride)
What 4 components do you need to diagnose an LDA?
- Ping
- Sing
- Slosh
- Rumen fiber mat
Which are predisposed to LDA, dairy cattle or beef cattle?
Dairy cattle
During which period are LDAs found in dairy cattle?
Immediate periparturient period
What does the Liptac test test?
pH
What would blood chemistry be with an LDA?
- Hypochloremia
- Hypokalemia
- Metabolic alkalosis
What are your LDA correction options with a right flank approach?
- Omentopexy
- Pyloropexy
- Omentoabomasopexy
What are your LDA correction options with a left flank approach?
Abomasopexy
What are your LDA correction options with a right paramedian approach?
Abomasopexy
What are 2 additional LDA correction options?
- Roll and toggle
2. Laproscopic abomasopexy
Which are predisposed to RDAs, dairy cattle or beef cattle?
Dairy cattle
Are the majority of RDAs clockwise or counterclockwise?
Counterclockwise
During what specific period would you see an RDA in a dairy cow?
Periparturient period
Where would you ping to diagnose an RDA?
10th - 13th ribs
How would you diagnose an RDA?
- Clinical signs
- Ping between 10th - 13th ribs
- Rectal palpation
What are 2 causes of abomasal ulcers?
- Stress
2. High starch diets
What is a type 1 ulcer?
Non-perforating
What is a type 2 ulcer?
Non-perforating; bleeding
What is type 3 ulcer?
Perforated; local peritonitis
What is a type 4 ulcer?
Perforated; diffuse peritonitis
How would you diagnose an abomasal ulcer?
- Fecal occult blood
- Ultrasound
- Blood work (anemia)
- Abdominocentesis
What are the causes of abomasal ulcers in calves?
- Stress
- Bacterial/fungal agents
- IBR, BVD
- Abrasions
- Nutritional deficiencies (copper, selenium - vitamin E)
