Abomasal disorders - Zuku

Tx: Dilation – antacids/laxatives Mg(OH)2, IV or oral fluids, course hi fiber diet, no concentrates, IV or SQ Ca in lactating cows, Sx (typhlectomy; remove cecum) if recurrent. Volvulus – Sx necessary, incision cranial R flank, untwist & decompress, see if typhlectomy needed, fluid mngt (K, Cl & alkalosis). ................
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