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*Right flank omentopexy
*Right flank omentopexy
The right flank is incised and the displaced abomasum located. The organ is then deflated and repositioned in the correct location. The abomasum is sutured to the abdomainl wall and the incision is closed in aroutine manor.
The right flank is incised and the displaced abomasum located. The organ is then deflated and repositioned in the correct location. The abomasum is sutured to the abdomainl wall and the incision is closed in aroutine manor.
*Left flank omentopexy
*Left flank omentopexy
*Right paramedian abomasopexy
*Right paramedian abomasopexy
For this technique the cow is sedated and cast onto her back. An incision is made to the right of midline caudal to the most posterior part of the sternum. The abomasum is located, repositioned and sutured to the body wall.
==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).
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==