Vagus Indigestion

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Ch`ch` pupple shaped abdomen (enlarged left flank region

& enlargment of both right & left ventral abdomen


Clinical signs
compelet anorexia & loss of b. wt-1
distension of rumen of left flank-2
papple-shape abdomen (anterior type)-3
rectal exam.→ L-shape rumen (anterior type)-4
scanty pasty feces-5
dehydration-6
abomasal impaction (palpation on lower right -7
abdomen)→posterior type
by auscultation of rumen→at 1st R. hypermotility →then-8
become R. atony
bradycardia(↓45/min)-9
fluid splashing sound of rumen (posterior type)-10
moderate tympany-11
-:Atropine sulphate test**
I/M injection of atropine sulphate
If H.R ↑ by 15% & more →vagus indigestion
If H.R ↑ by less than 15%→not vagus indigestion

: Treatment**
Slaughter of animal is the best treatment
:Trial for treatment
give Laxative-
give fluid therapy-
rumenotomy-
:N.B
Vagus indigestion commonly associated with
traumatic reticulo-peritonitis

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