Comprehensive Clinical Assessment, Radiological and Ultrasound Evaluation of Recumbent Cows with Abdominal Dysfunction
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Published:2021-12-01
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ISSN:0976-0555
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Container-title:Indian Journal of Animal Research
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Short-container-title:IJAR
Author:
Sivaraman S.,Vijayakumar G.,Balasubramaniam G.A.,Dharmaceelan S.,Selvaraj P.
Abstract
Background: Our study aimed clinical evaluation of recumbent cows with abdominal dysfunction in and around Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu, India. Methods: A total of 132 recumbent cattle brought to Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal were subjected to detailed clinical examination, radiography and ultrasonography. Result: The various abdominal dysfunctions noticed in recumbent cows in the present study were peritonitis, reticular disorders, ileus, rumen impaction and rumen lactacidosis. Ultrasound imaging is complementary to clinical evaluation to identify the etiology of recumbent cows with abdominal dysfunctions.
Publisher
Agricultural Research Communication Center
Subject
General Veterinary,Animal Science and Zoology