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Abomasal impaction in sheep.

E E Kline, J R Meyer, D R Nelson

    The Veterinary Record
    |August 20, 1983
    PubMed
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    Abomasal engorgement in sheep causes severe appetite loss and weakness. This condition, characterized by enlarged abomasums, often leads to a fatal outcome despite surgical intervention.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Sheep Health
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Abomasal engorgement is a serious condition in sheep.
    • Clinical signs include anorexia, depression, and weight loss.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and outcome of abomasal engorgement in sheep.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of abomasotomy for treating this condition.

    Main Methods:

    • Diagnosis of abomasal engorgement in six Suffolk sheep.
    • Clinical examination, including vital signs and abdominal palpation.
    • Surgical exploration (laparotomy) and necropsy.
    • Abomasotomy for removal of ingesta.

    Main Results:

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    • Five rams and one ewe presented with anorexia (7 days to 5 months), depression, and weakness.
    • Physical examination revealed increased pulse rate, abdominal distension, and a palpable mass.
    • Laparotomy and necropsy confirmed enlarged abomasums filled with ingesta resembling rumen contents.
    • Abomasotomy provided temporary improvement in three rams.

    Conclusions:

    • Abomasal engorgement is a severe condition in sheep with a poor prognosis.
    • Abomasotomy may offer temporary relief but is not a definitive cure.
    • Further research into the causes and effective treatments for abomasal engorgement is warranted.