Left displacement of the abomasum in a reticulated giraffe bull in managed care
| Autor: | Colleen F. Monahan, Vengai Mavangira, Kimberly A. Thompson, Ronan Eustace, Colleen M. Turner |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Rumen Feed consumption 040301 veterinary sciences Giraffes Abomasum 0403 veterinary science Azotemia media_common.cataloged_instance Medicine Animals Displacement (orthopedic surgery) media_common General Veterinary biology business.industry 0402 animal and dairy science Reticulated giraffe 04 agricultural and veterinary sciences Anatomy Displaced abomasum biology.organism_classification 040201 dairy & animal science Brief Reports Acidosis Respiratory business Giraffa camelopardalis |
| Zdroj: | J Vet Diagn Invest |
| Popis: | A 10-y-old giraffe ( Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata) bull developed colic after a 3-mo history of reduced feed consumption. Physical examination and management were performed with 2 standing sedations. The giraffe developed metabolic alkalosis and progressive pre-renal azotemia followed by compensatory respiratory acidosis and paradoxical aciduria. A metallic “ping” sound was auscultated on the left side near ribs 10–12. The giraffe was euthanized given the grave prognosis, and postmortem examination confirmed left displacement of the abomasum (LDA) with fluid sequestration (150–190 L [40–50 gal]) within the rumen. Dental disease was evident at postmortem examination and perimortem skull computed tomography. To ensure cases of LDA are not overlooked, the position of the abomasum must be noted during postmortem examination prior to removal of the gastrointestinal tract. The risk factors for the development of LDA in giraffes are not known, and associations such as those of dairy cattle (hypocalcemia, high-concentrate low-fiber diet, and indoor housing) remain to be elucidated. |
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