Abomasal dilatation and emptying defect in a flock of Suffolk ewes.

摘要: Abomasal dilatation and emptying defect was identified in 14 of 130 Suffolk sheep from a single flock northern California. diagnosed 13 the between November 1986 April 1987. All affected were ewes all, condition developed during lambing season. Clinical signs consisted chronic anorexia weight loss. Laboratory data reflected concurrent disease not helpful diagnosis disease. Necropsy revealed distended, ingesta-filled abomasum all them. The brain stem 6 examined, lesions suggestive scrapie observed. Pedigree analysis determined that this flock, abomasal development independent sire. A relationship age found. Treatment unsuccessful ewes, but 1 recovered after treatment with metoclopramide.