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Abomasal emptying defect in Suffolk sheep.

D M Rings, F H Welker, B L Hull

    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
    |December 15, 1984
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    Abomasal emptying problems in Suffolk sheep present differently than in cattle. Unlike in cows, these sheep did not show typical metabolic alkalosis, but some had abomasal contents refluxing into the rumen.

    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Science
    • Animal Physiology

    Background:

    • Abomasal emptying disorders are common in ruminants.
    • Suffolk sheep can experience abomasal issues, but their presentation may differ from cattle.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the clinical presentation and laboratory findings of abomasal emptying problems in Suffolk sheep.
    • To compare the clinical signs and biochemical profiles of affected sheep with those typically seen in cattle.

    Main Methods:

    • Examination of twelve Suffolk sheep with suspected abomasal emptying problems.
    • Clinical assessment including observation for anorexia, weight loss, and abdominal distention.
    • Laboratory analysis of blood and rumen fluid parameters.

    Main Results:

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    • Eleven of twelve sheep exhibited anorexia and weight loss.
    • Five sheep presented with ventral abdominal distention.
    • Hypochloremic, hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis was not detected, unlike in cattle.
    • Rumen chloride concentrations suggested abomasal content reflux in three sheep.

    Conclusions:

    • Abomasal emptying problems in Suffolk sheep may not be associated with the characteristic metabolic alkalosis seen in cattle.
    • Clinical signs like anorexia, weight loss, and abdominal distention are key indicators in affected sheep.
    • Evidence of abomasal content reflux into the rumen was observed in some cases.