Possible association of vitamin A deficiency with displacement of the abomasum in dairy heifers.
Clinical manifestations of anasarca, left displacement of the abomasum, abortion, and incoordination appeared in a group of heifers fed a vitamin A-deficient diet. Older heifers and heifers late in pregnancy were more affected. All clinical signs of disease disappeared within 14 days after vitamin A treatment was begun, and the diet was changed. Although vitamin A deficiency in dairy cows has been documented, this report differs from others in the main clinical manifestations of disease.
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Mutual Society for Cattle Insurance and Veterinary Services in Israel Ltd, Nahariya.
D000018:Abomasum; D000821:Animal Feed; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D014801:Vitamin A / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014802:Vitamin A Deficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*
D014801:Vitamin A