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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Large Animal Surgery
    • Ruminant Health

    Background:

    • Cecal displacement is a rare but serious condition in cattle.
    • Understanding the etiology and clinical presentation is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.
    • Previous literature has not documented left-sided cecal displacement in cows.

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    • A four-year-old cow presented with signs suggestive of gastrointestinal distress.
    • Physical examination and diagnostic imaging were inconclusive.
    • Surgical exploration via laparotomy was performed for definitive diagnosis.

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    • Implications:

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