Evidence-based use of prokinetic drugs for abomasal disorders in cattle

Constable, P D and Nouri, M and Sen, I and Baird, A N and Wittek, T

Veterinary Clinics of North America. Food Animal Practice (2012) 28: 51–70, viii

DOI: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2011.12.008

Abstract

Abomasal hypomotility is a prerequisite for abomasal displacement in cattle and is present immediately after surgical correction of left displaced abomasum or abomasal volvulus. Hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, and hyperinsulinemia should be corrected in cattle suspected to have abomasal hypomotility. The most effective prokinetic for calves and adult cattle suspected to have abomasal hypomotility is erythromycin.

Citation

Constable, P. D., Nouri, M., Sen, I., Baird, A. N., & Wittek, T. (2012). Evidence-based use of prokinetic drugs for abomasal disorders in cattle. Veterinary Clinics of North America. Food Animal Practice, 28(1), 51–70, viii. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvfa.2011.12.008 Animals, Cattle, Cattle Diseases/drug therapy, Abomasum, Erythromycin/therapeutic use, Gastric Emptying/drug effects, Gastrointestinal Agents/therapeutic use, Stomach Diseases/drug therapy/veterinary

Keywords

• Animals
• Cattle
• Cattle Diseases/drug therapy
• Abomasum
• Erythromycin/therapeutic use
• Gastric Emptying/drug effects
• Gastrointestinal Agents/therapeutic use
• Stomach Diseases/drug therapy/veterinary