1. Ultrasonographic Examination of the Reticulum, Rumen, Omasum, Abomasum, and Liver in Calves
- Author
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Ueli Braun, University of Zurich, and Braun, Ueli
- Subjects
animal structures ,Rumen ,Omasum ,040301 veterinary sciences ,Abomasum ,Ultrasonographic examination ,0403 veterinary science ,Food Animals ,Esophageal groove reflex ,Medicine ,Animals ,Ultrasonography ,630 Agriculture ,business.industry ,Stomach, Ruminant ,0402 animal and dairy science ,04 agricultural and veterinary sciences ,General Medicine ,Anatomy ,040201 dairy & animal science ,10187 Department of Farm Animals ,Calf ,Animals, Newborn ,Liver ,570 Life sciences ,biology ,Cattle ,business ,Reticulum ,Ruminal drinker ,3403 Food Animals - Abstract
This article describes the ultrasonographic findings of the reticulum, rumen, omasum, abomasum, and liver of calves from birth to 100 days of age. Reticular motility is used to exemplify how the forestomach function in calves progresses and gradually approaches that of adult cattle. The ultrasonographic examination of the esophageal groove reflex and the investigation of factors affecting esophageal groove closure are described. The ultrasonographic findings of the forestomachs and abomasum of calves with ruminal drinker syndrome are discussed. The article concludes with the description of the ultrasonographic examination of the liver.
- Published
- 2016