Evidence-based use of prokinetic drugs for abomasal disorders in cattle

Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract. 2012 Mar;28(1):51-70, viii. doi: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2011.12.008.

Abstract

Abomasal hypomotility is a prerequisite for abomasal displacement in cattle and is present immediately after surgical correction of left displaced abomasum or abomasal volvulus. Hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, and hyperinsulinemia should be corrected in cattle suspected to have abomasal hypomotility. The most effective prokinetic for calves and adult cattle suspected to have abomasal hypomotility is erythromycin.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abomasum
  • Animals
  • Cattle
  • Cattle Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Erythromycin / therapeutic use*
  • Gastric Emptying / drug effects*
  • Gastrointestinal Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Stomach Diseases / drug therapy
  • Stomach Diseases / veterinary*

Substances

  • Gastrointestinal Agents
  • Erythromycin