[Aetiology and pathogenesis of abomasal displacement (author's transl)]

The incidence of abnormal displacement continues to show a gradual increase. The need for preventive measures has therefore become a pressing matter. Successful prevention of abomasal displacement is based on adequate knowledge of the aetiology and pathogenesis. The present state of affairs is reviewed on the basis of the literature, personal experience and studies. Obviously, a large number of factors may play a role in the pathogenesis of abomassal displacement. Although the knowledge of the aetiology of abomasal displacement is anything but complete, a number of (probably useful) preventive measures are suggested.