Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Sand impactions in a Saskatchewan beef cow-calf herd.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- Erickson, Nathan & Hendrick, Steven
- Affiliation:
- Veterinary Agri-Health Services
Abstract
Forty beef cows were reported to show signs of abdominal pain and discomfort over a period of 1 wk. Two of the affected animals died and on postmortem examination were found to be impacted with sand in their abomasum and small intestines. Sand-laden barley silage was found to be the cause of these impactions.
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