Traumatic Reticuloperitonitis

Abstract

A 7-year-old Jersey cow presented for sudden anorexia and decreased milk production of 4 days’ duration. The referring veterinarian initially treated the cow with procaine penicillin G and administration of a magnet, but without a clinical improvement. Physical examination findings The cow was slightly depressed but responsive with normal heart and respiratory rates (HR 72 bpm, RR 24 rpm). Rectal temperature was mildly increased 102.7 °F/39.3 °C. Rumen sounds were decreased in amplitude and frequency (1 rumen contraction in 2 min). The cow presented with an arched back and tense abdomen. The withers pinch test was abnormal—while the cow did not grunt, no ventroflexion was seen