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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.  
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
 
[[Category:Stomach_and_Abomasum_-_Pathology]][[Category:Cattle]]
 
[[Category:Stomach_and_Abomasum_-_Pathology]][[Category:Cattle]]
    
[[Category:To_Do_-_Caz]]
 
[[Category:To_Do_-_Caz]]
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