(Abomasal Ulcers)

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define Abomasal Ulcers (Abomasal Ulcers)

Erosion of the lining of the abomasum

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what causes it (4) (Abomasal Ulcers)

  1. Stress of calving

  2. High starch diet

  3. presence of hairballs in the abomasum

  4. Occasionally microorganisms may be involved

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what microorganisms can be sometimes seen (4) (Abomasal Ulcers)

  1. Clostridium spp.

  2. Sarcina spp.

  3. Rota virus

  4. Corona viruses

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clinical signs (7) (Abomasal Ulcers)

  1. Abdominal pain

  2. Melena

  3. Pale mucous membranes

  4. Cool extremities

  5. Recumbency

  6. Fluctuating temperature

  7. Dehydration

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define melena (Abomasal Ulcers)

blood in the manure

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how to diagnose (3) (Abomasal Ulcers)

  1. Occult blood test of manure

  2. CBC

  3. Abdominocentesis

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how to treat (6) (Abomasal Ulcers)

  1. Gut protectants

  2. administer oral mineral oil

  3. dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate

  4. Antibiotics to prevent peritonitis

  5. Surgery to remove damaged ulcerated area

  6. repair an early perforation