When cows experience stomach blockage, not eating or drinking, and not chewing properly, it may be caused by various reasons, such as indigestion, chronic gastritis, intestinal obstruction, esophageal obstruction, etc. In response to this situation, the following measures can be taken: 1. Determine the cause of the illness
It is necessary to carefully observe the symptoms of the cattle and make a preliminary judgment on the possible cause based on the feeding and management situation. If conditions permit, it is best to seek diagnosis from a veterinarian to more accurately determine the cause. 2、 Treatment measures
1. Medication therapy: Depending on the cause, veterinarians may prescribe appropriate medication for treatment. For example, for stomach blockage caused by indigestion, drugs that promote gastrointestinal motility can be used; For chronic gastritis, gastric mucosal protectants and gastric acid inhibitors can be used- Pay attention to the use and dosage of medication to avoid adverse reactions in cows caused by excessive or improper use.
2. Physical therapy: For cases of esophageal obstruction, methods such as esophageal probes or inflation can be used to expel the obstruction- For stomach blockages caused by rumen overgrowth, methods such as massaging the rumen and traction exercises can be used to promote the excretion of contents.
3. Nutritional support: During treatment, it is necessary to provide cows with sufficient water and easily digestible feed to maintain their vital signs and nutritional needs- Some liquid food or soft food, such as millet porridge, pumpkin Congee, can be given appropriately to help alleviate the symptoms of cattle.
4. Surgical treatment: If medication and physical therapy are ineffective, or if the condition is severe, surgical treatment may be considered. Surgical treatment needs to be carried out under the guidance of a veterinarian and strictly adhere to the nursing requirements before and after surgery. 3、 Preventive measures
1. Reasonable feeding: Pay attention to the type, quality, and processing method of feed, and avoid feeding cattle with coarse, hard, or difficult to digest feed- Control the feeding amount of feed to avoid indigestion or stomach blockage caused by excessive feeding in cattle.
2. Regular deworming: Parasites may also cause symptoms such as stomach blockage in cattle, so regular deworming treatment is necessary.
3. Strengthening exercise: Appropriate exercise can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and secretion of digestive fluids in cattle, which can help prevent digestive diseases such as gastric blockage.
4. Observation and recording: Regularly observing and recording the health status of cattle, promptly detecting and handling abnormal situations, helps prevent the occurrence and deterioration of diseases.
In response to the situation of beef stomach blockage, such as not eating, drinking, or chewing, comprehensive treatment measures should be taken according to the specific situation, and preventive measures should be strengthened to avoid similar situations from happening again.