A displacement to the right an RDA is less common. Decreased abomasal motility, distension and displacement occurs as in the LDA.
A displacement to the right an RDA is less common. Decreased abomasal motility, distension and displacement occurs as in the LDA.
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Rotation of the abomasum on its mesenteric axis leads to volvulus and Constriction of blood vessels and trauma to the vagus nerve resulting in [[The Abomasum - Anatomy & Physiology|abomasal]] distenstion with blood-stained fluid and gas, congested mucosa and necrosis of the abomasal wall.
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Rotation of the abomasum on its mesenteric axis leads to volvulus and constriction of blood vessels and trauma to the vagus nerve resulting in [[The Abomasum - Anatomy & Physiology|abomasal]] distenstion with blood-stained fluid and gas, congested mucosa and necrosis of the abomasum, dehydration and circulatory collapse.
Additionally the [[The Abomasum - Anatomy & Physiology|abomasum]] may rupture, causing peritonitis, shock and death.
Additionally the [[The Abomasum - Anatomy & Physiology|abomasum]] may rupture, causing peritonitis, shock and death.
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==References==
==References==
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Merck & Co (2008) The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition) Merial
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Andrews, A.H, Blowey, R.W, Boyd, H and Eddy, R.G. (2004) Bovine Medicine (Second edition), Blackwell Publishing