Vagal Indigestion in Cows

Question 1

what is type I vagal indigestion/

Answer 1

an issue with the rumen/reticulum; acute ruminal tympany (gas or frothy bloat)

Question 2

what is type II vagal indigestion?

Answer 2

issue with the omasum: omasal transport failure

Question 3

what is type III vagal indigestion?

Answer 3

issue with the abomasum: abomasal outflow failure

Question 4

you see a cow with the left dorsal aspect of the abdomen enlarged and distended. this fits with what type of vagal indigrstion?

Answer 4

type I

Question 5

a “papple” shape is consistent with

Answer 5

type II vagal indigestion, and if it progresses, type III can look similar as well