Roll With It, Baby!

Authors

  • Charles W. Hatcher Todd-Logan County Veterinary Services, 4072 Guthrie Road, Guthrie, KY 42234

Keywords:

displaced abomasums, suture technique, surgical correction, roll and tack technique

Abstract

Any dairy practitioner is faced with displaced abomasums on a regular basis even on well managed herds. I would like to discuss correction of LDA's with the roll and toggle suture technique. This method has been around for years and has received mixed reviews. The roll and tack technique is not the correction of choice in every case. It is a blind technique and carries a higher inherent risk of peritonitis than the surgical correction. However, we have had the same success rate or higher with the roll and tack technique over surgery.

Cover image of the 26th Conference Proceedings: A photo of the Albuquerque skyline during midday. In the foreground are skyscrapers, the scene is dotted with trees and scrub land, and a mountain rises behind the city. Yellow background.

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Published

1993-09-16

Issue

1993

Section

Practice Tips