Table 1 Clinical findings and outcome of abomasal impaction in buffalo calves (n = 20)
Variables | Survivors (n = 11) | Non- Survivors (n = 9) |
|---|---|---|
Heart rate (Beat/min) | 65.72 ± 5.98 | 66.44 ± 8.24 |
Respiratory rate (Cycle/min) | 14.27 ± 2.14 | 14.77 ± 1.48 |
Rectal temperature °C | 38.31 ± 0.34 | 38.42 ± 0.35 |
Appetite | Inappetance (2/11); Anorexia (9/11) | Anorexia (9/9) |
Distension of the abdomen | Present (11/11) | Present (9/9) |
Defecation | Dry, scanty feces (6/11); Absent (5/11) | Dry and scanty feces (1/9); Absent (8/9) |
Dropping cuds | Present (1/11) | Present (3/9) |
Frothy salivation | Present (3/11) | Present (4/9) |
Expiratory grunting | Absent (11/11) | Present (4/9) |
Auscultation of the rumen | Hypomotile (2/11); Stasis (9/11) | Stasis (9/9) |
Deep palpation and strong percussion of right flank region | Tender (1/11) | Tender (4/9) |
Ballottement of left flank region | Fluid splashing sound (2/11); Firm mass (9/11) | Firm mass (9/9) |
Ballottement of the lower portion of the right abdominal flank | Firm mass (11/11) | Firm mass (9/9) |