Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Food animal gastroenterology case
- Journal:
- The Bovine Practitioner
- Year:
- 1983
- Authors:
- Winter, Janet L.
Plain-English summary
Cecal torsion, which is when a part of the intestine twists and can cause serious problems, is happening more often in cows, especially those that eat a lot of grain. This case report discusses a situation in a dairy farm in Nebraska where this issue was observed. The increase in cecal torsions seems to be linked to the cows' high grain diets. The treatment and outcome for this specific case were not detailed, but it highlights a growing concern in dairy cattle health.
Abstract
Cecal torsions are becoming more and more common. They appear to be related to high grain diets. The following is a case report of such an incidence, that occurred in a high production, Nebraskan, dairy herd.
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