The word literally translates as “Japanese cattle.” Specifically, it refers to the four breeds developed by Japanese farmers ...

We are all familiar with the challenges posed by the transition period in high-yielding dairy cows. However, ongoing research is demonstrating the value of more specific support for liver function ...

These disorders, which include ulcerative lesions in the abomasum, traumatic reticuloperitonitis and other inflammatory conditions, pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

Quick facts Ruminant stomachs have four compartments: the rumen, the reticulum, the omasum and the abomasum. Rumen microbes ferment feed and produce volatile fatty acids, which is the cow’s main ...

Large amounts of sheep abomasum (SA) are generated as a by-product of the sheep meat industry ( Toldrá et al., 2012 ; Martínez-Alvarez et al., 2015 ). Efforts have been made to convert those ...

“When the brown stomach worm is present, it’s important to choose an anthelmintic dewormer because their larvae can inhibit and overwinter leading to a secondary disease called Type 2 Ostertagiasis,” ...

Abomasal ulcers in calves are one of the most frustrating problems dairy owners have to deal with. There can be many factors that cause ulcers, therefore prevention can consist of several procedures ...

Ruminant digestive system. cross-section of the ruminant stomach: rumen (primary site of microbial fermentation), reticulum, omasum, and abomasum (true stomach). They initially chew and swallow their ...

Left displaced abomasum (LDA) is a common gastrointestinal disorder of lactating dairy cattle. Left displaced abomasum, right displaced abomasum (RDA), and abomasal volvulus (AV) are common abdominal ...