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==Prevention==
==Prevention==
On farms with a high incidence of LDAs or RDAs it is likely that there is a problem with the diet of cows in early lactation and this should be addressed. Overall cases can be reduced by maintaining adequate roughage, avoiding a rapid decrease in rumen volume following calving hence avoiding rapid dietary changes and postparturient illness( hypocalcaemia, ketosis, metritis).
On farms with a high incidence of LDAs or RDAs it is likely that there is a problem with the diet of cows in early lactation and this should be addressed. Overall cases can be reduced by maintaining adequate roughage, avoiding a rapid decrease in rumen volume following calving hence avoiding rapid dietary changes and postparturient illness( hypocalcaemia, ketosis, metritis).
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==
Following surgical correction of an uncomplicated displacement sucess rates can reach 95%. Abomasomal volvulus and the presence of an abomasal ulcer are associated with a much poorer prognosis. Additionally tachycardia, decreased temperature, black faeces and long period of illness are also associated with poorer outcomes.
==References==
==References==