Clinical signs - Secondary bloat

CLINICAL SIGNS - SECONDARY BLOAT

Secondary bloat

  • Excess gas as a free gas cap on top of ruminal contents. There is initial increase in frequency and strength of contraction and later atony. There is release of large quantities of gas when stomach tube is passed or trocarization is done. 
  • If esophageal obstruction is present the same may be detected while the stomach tube is passed.
  • Marked elevation of heart rate, systolic murmur and dyspea are noticed.

Laboratory findings

  • Non specific

Differenial Diagnosis

  • Vagus indigestion
  • Tetanus
  • Carcinoma and papillomata of the esophageal groove and reticulum; 
  • Actinobacillosis of the reticulum 
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