Displaced Abomasum And C-Section

Question 1

What is the true stomach of the cow?

Answer 1

Abomasum

Question 2

Name five possible causes of a displaced abomasum

Answer 2

Hypocalcemia
Mastitis
Lameness
Ketosis
Sudden reduction of feed intake

Question 3

What cows are at highest risk of displaced abomasum?

Answer 3

Cows in the first 30 days in milk

Question 4

Name a predisposing factor for displaced abomasum related to diet.

Answer 4

Not enough long fiber in the diet

Question 5

Which type of DA is most common?

Answer 5

Left displacement
*RDA and volvulus more common than simple RDA

Question 6

Is a left displaced abomasum an emergency?

Answer 6

No - no severe occlusion or vascular compromise

Question 7

What happens to the abomasum in an LDA?

Answer 7

The abomasum goes under the rumen and stays between the rumen and left body wall

Question 8

Clinical signs of LDA

Answer 8

TPR often normal
Sunken eyes and elevated left ribs
Usually ketosis, hypocalcemia, hypochloremic
Feces can be dry

Question 9

Diagnosis of LDA is usually done by _______.

Answer 9

Pinging

Question 10

Confirmation of LDA could include:

Answer 10

Physical exam
Tube test
Endoscopy, ultrasound, or exploratory surgery