Table 5 Results of rumen fluid analysis in cattle with traumatic reticuloperitonitis
From: Clinical and laboratory findings in 503 cattle with traumatic reticuloperitonitis
Variable | Finding | Number of cattle | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
pH (n = 432) median = 8 | Normal (5.5–7.0) | 118 | 28 |
Increased (7.1–10.0) | 312 | 72 | |
Methylene blue reduction (min.) (n = 323) | Hyperreactive (< 3 Min.) | 19 | 6 |
Moderately reactive (3–6 Min.) | 68 | 21 | |
Inactive (> 6 Min.) | 236 | 73 | |
Chloride concentration (n = 435) median = 20 mmol/l | Normal (15–25) | 234 | 54 |
Decreased (6–14) | 88 | 20 | |
Increased (26–99) | 113 | 26 |