Lecture 4. Omasal and Abomasal Disorders Flashcards
What part of the cow GI is Located toward the right of the median plane and opposing the 7th and 11th ribs
Omasum
What is the main function of the omasum
Provides large surface area for the absorption of :
➤ Volatile fatty acids
➤ Electrolytes
➤ Water
The omasum reduces _____ _____
feed particles
What is main primary disorder of the omasum?
Omasal impaction reported as single primary disorder
Feeding of rough fibrous feed during droughts or feeding machine-made wheat can causes this?
Omasal impaction
What are the clinical signs of omasal impaction?
➤ anorexia ➤ dehydration ➤ abdominal distention ➤ ruminal hypomotility ➤no palpable abnormalities of intestines ➤ empty rectum (no feces)
How do we diagnose omasal impaction?
Generally found on exploratory rumentomy when locate dissented omasum
How do we treat omasal impaction?
➤ Fluid therapy
➤ Supportive care
➤ Change diet
What is the only glandular organ of the abomasum and what does it secrete?
Abomasal (true stomach) hydrochloric acids and enzymes
What are some different stress factors can cause abomasal disorders?
➤ Higher stocking rate ➤ Parturition ➤ Retained fetal membranes ➤ mastitis ➤ metritis ➤ hypocalcemia
What different organisms can cause abomasal ulcers?
➤ H.pylori? ➤ Several studies but non conclusive ➤ Clostridium ➤ Campylobacter ➤ Streptococci ➤ Fungi ➤ C. Perfringens type A
List the different types of abomasal ulcers (2 main) and their (2 subtypes under each)
Non perforating ulcers
➤ Non bleeding ulcers(Type1)
➤ Major bleeding(TypeII)
Perforating ulcers
➤ Local peritonitis(TypeIII)
➤ Diffuse peritonitis(TypeIV)
Describe when we see Abomasal type 1 ulcers, what they are associated with, the CS, and when we dx them
➤ Periparturient period
Associated with LDAs, coliform mastitis, metritis
➤ ClinicalSigns
- Not severely affected
- Reduced feed intake, reduced milk production
- Darkened,soft to fluid feces, minimal anaemia
➤ Diagnosis ONLY at necropsy
Describe when we see Abomasal type 2 ulcers the CS and the main one, and when/how we dx them
➤ ClinicalSigns
- Black tarry feces and anemia*
- Sharp decline in milk production, depression, +/-appetite
-Rumen motility depressed (strength and rate)
➤ Diagnosis
-Profound anaemia (PCV<15%)
-Guaiac fecal occult blood test, detects 75 ml blood loss/day
Describe what Abomasal type 2 ulcers are associated with and the the age/ stage of lactation gestation, and how we suspect them
➤ Associated with lymphosarcoma
➤ >5 year old cows
➤ Any stage of gestation and lactation
How we suspect them
➤ More gradual blood loss
➤ detectable weight loss
➤ +/-enlarged lymph nodes