title: Ruminal impaction due to Ficus esquiroliana Levl. in Boer goats.
abstract: Ruminal impaction is considered an important internal disease in ruminants, such as dairy cows, sheep, and goats. It has been reported that its occurrence is associated with many different causes. This study describes a novel case of ruminal impaction caused by a plant, Ficus esquiroliana Levl., in Boer goats. This case suggests that Ficus esquiroliana should be taken into consideration when providing food for ruminants.
authors.affiliation: College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642 China ; College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642 China.
authors.forename: Shao-Lun
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Zhai
authors.forename: Xiao-Hui
authors.initials: XH
authors.lastname: Wen
authors.forename: Man-Lin
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Luo
authors.forename: Dian-Hong
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Lv
authors.forename: Wen-Kang
authors.initials: WK
authors.lastname: Wei
keywords: Boer goat; Ficus esquiroliana Levl; Ruminal impaction