(Abomasal/Omasal Impactions)

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define Abomasal/Omasal Impactions (Abomasal/Omasal Impactions)

A condition seen occasionally in beef cattle fed poor quality roughage, which does not meet the dietary needs for energy or with insufficient water intake.

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what causes Abomasal / Omasal Impactions (3) (Abomasal/Omasal Impactions)

  1. Poor quality roughage

  2. Occurs in the winter when temperatures drop to very cold levels

  3. Unavailable or insufficient water

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clinical signs (4) (Abomasal/Omasal Impactions)

  1. Complete anorexia

  2. Moderate distention of the abdomen

  3. Dehydration

  4. Weakness

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how to treat (3) (Abomasal/Omasal Impactions)

  1. Stomach tube with warm water and dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate to soften the gut content

  2. IV fluids for the dehydration +/-

  3. surgery to physically remove impacted feed (poor prognosis)

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how to prevent (2) (Abomasal/Omasal Impactions)

  1. Adequate feed during cold weather

  2. Ensure access to water at all times