title: Assessment of the ruminant digestive system.
abstract: Evaluation of the gastrointestinal system of ruminants is a logical progression of investigation and elimination. Important aspects of the animal's history pertinent to the gastrointestinal system are described. A systematic, comprehensive technique for physical examination is presented with emphasis on the digestive and lymphatic systems. Examples of potential signs of disease are provided for each body section.
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of California, School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis.
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: House
authors.forename: B P
authors.initials: BP
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Fecteau
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: VanMetre
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D004064:Digestive System / Q000473:pathology*; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary*; D012418:Ruminants