Rumenocentesis

A technique for collecting rumen fluid for the diagnosis of subacute rumen acidosis in dairy herds

Authors

  • Kenneth V. Nordlund School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706
  • Edgar F. Garrett School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1994no28p109-112

Keywords:

pH, rumen fluid, subacute acidosis

Abstract

The most definitive diagnostic test for subacute acidosis is pH determination of samples of rumen fluid from subgroups of cows at high risk for acidosis. This paper will discuss collection of rumen fluid by various methods, describe a collection technique by percutaneous needle aspiration or rumenocentesis, and will comment on interpretation of rumen pH results from a herd perspective.

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Published

1994-09-01

How to Cite

Nordlund, K. V., & Garrett, E. F. (1994). Rumenocentesis: A technique for collecting rumen fluid for the diagnosis of subacute rumen acidosis in dairy herds. The Bovine Practitioner, 1994(28), 109–112. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1994no28p109-112

Issue

No. 28 (1994 September)

Section

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