Assessment of the ruminant digestive system.
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.
House
J K
JK
Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of California, School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis.
Smith
B P
BP
Fecteau
G
G
VanMetre
D C
DC
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