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[Stomach torsion in swine]
1Klinik für kleine Klauentiere und forensische Medizin, Tierärztlichen Hochschule Hannover.
Tierarztliche Praxis
|January 1, 1987
Summary
Sudden death in mature sows is often caused by abdominal organ torsion, particularly gastric and splenic. Feeding practices and sow behavior during feeding are identified as key contributing factors requiring investigation.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Science
- Pathology
Context:
- Sudden death syndrome in mature sows.
- Torsion of abdominal organs including stomach, spleen, and liver.
- Clinical presentation often lacks premonitory signs.
Purpose:
- To describe sudden death in sows attributed to abdominal organ torsion.
- To identify potential etiological factors, focusing on feeding practices.
- To suggest prophylactic measures.
Summary:
- Torsion of abdominal organs (gastric, splenic, hepatic) is a cause of sudden death in sows.
- Gastric and splenic torsion can occur independently or concurrently.
- Acute cardiovascular failure is the immediate cause of death.
- Feeding composition, feeding technique, sow excitement, and rapid ingestion of feed/water are implicated as predisposing factors.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of examining feeding regimens and sow behavior.
- Informs veterinary professionals and livestock producers about a significant cause of mortality.
- Provides a basis for developing preventative strategies to reduce economic losses in swine production.