Ancillary tests for assessment of the ruminant digestive system.
This article reviews the ancillary tests that are available to evaluate disease and function of the gastrointestinal system. Procedures and tests such as abdominocentesis and peritoneal fluid cytology; rumen fluid analysis; abomasal pH and pepsinogen; upper digestive tract endoscopy; ultrasonography and radiology; hematologic and biochemical assessments; cytology, culture, and histopathology of aspirates; serology, liver function tests and biopsy; exploratory laparotomy; fecal examination; and microbiology are described.
House
J K
JK
Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of California, School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis.
Smith
B P
BP
VanMetre
D C
DC
Fecteau
G
G
Craychee
T
T
Neves
J
J
D000018:Abomasum / Q000737:chemistry; D000818:Animals; D001202:Ascitic Fluid / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary; D004064:Digestive System / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005243:Feces / Q000737:chemistry; D005766:Gastrointestinal Contents / Q000737:chemistry; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D011859:Radiography; D012417:Rumen / Q000737:chemistry; D012418:Ruminants; D014463:Ultrasonography