Diagnosis and management of segmental volvulus of the jejunoileum in a first lactation Flekvieh heifer

Ridgway, Rachel ORCID: 0000-0002-5458-1168, Ghirello, Gabriele and Gillespie, Amy ORCID: 0000-0002-0017-3388 (2021) Diagnosis and management of segmental volvulus of the jejunoileum in a first lactation Flekvieh heifer. Veterinary Record Case Reports, 9 (2).

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.39

Abstract

<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>A three‐year‐old first lactation Flekvieh heifer was presented with sudden milk drop, anorexia and absence of faeces in the rectum after being perceived as fit and healthy the day before. Following medical treatment and close monitoring, an exploratory laparotomy was performed and a segmental volvulus of part of the small intestine was identified. Successful treatment involved relieving the intestinal distension and untwisting the intestine. This case was interesting as the cow showed minimal outward signs of discomfort and cardiovascular compromise with intestinal volvulus.</jats:p>

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Digestive Diseases
Divisions:	Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	12 May 2021 08:56
Last Modified:	14 Mar 2024 18:53
DOI:	10.1002/vrc2.39
Open Access URL:	https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.39
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3122427