Left abomasal displacement between the uterus and rumen during bovine twin pregnancy
2012
Bart Pardon, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium | Geert Vertenten, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium | Pieter Cornillie, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium | Stijn Schauvliege, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium | Frank Gasthuys, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium | Gunther van Loon, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium | Piet Deprez, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
Here, we describe two cases of left displaced abomasum (LDA) in Holstein cattle at 6 and 9 months of twin gestation. Clinical examination revealed signs of proximal ileus with marked abdominal distension, but no ping sounds. An unusually high position of the gravid uterine horn on the left side was observed with ultrasound. Left exploratory laparotomy confirmed that the abomasum was displaced to the left and entrapped between the rumen and twin gravid uterine horn. A left surgical approach was necessary to correct the condition. Both animals recovered and gave birth to healthy twins. The present cases indicate that the subomental position of a heavy twin gravid uterine horn is a possible mechanical cause of LDA.
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