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Ruminal impaction due to Ficus esquiroliana Levl. in Boer goats
Shao-Lun Zhai1, Xiao-Hui Wen, Man-Lin Luo
1College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642 China ; College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642 China.
Abstract:
Ruminal impaction is considered an important internal disease in ruminants, such as dairy cows, sheep, and goats. It has been reported that its occurrence is associated with many different causes. This study describes a novel case of ruminal impaction caused by a plant, Ficus esquiroliana Levl., in Boer goats. This case suggests that Ficus esquiroliana should be taken into consideration when providing food for ruminants.

