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Differential diagnosis and management of right‐sided abdominal ‘ping’ in dairy cattle
Author(s) -
Kerby Mike
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inpract.30.2.98
Subject(s) - medicine , ping (video games) , differential diagnosis , intussusception (medical disorder) , abdomen , dairy cattle , impaction , radiology , general surgery , surgery , pathology , zoology , computer security , biology , computer science
TYMPANIC resonance (or ‘ping’) on the right side of the abdomen in dairy cattle may be associated with a number of conditions, and can be clinically challenging to diagnose and treat. This article outlines the approach to differential diagnosis, and describes the management and prognosis of the six most common causes of right‐sided abdominal ping in dairy cattle likely to be seen in practice. It also outlines the treatment options for the related conditions intussusception, subacute/chronic intestinal obstruction and abomasal impaction.