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Diagnosing ‘ruminal drinking’ with ultrasound technology

06.02.2018

We are very pleased to share with you a new clinical article on the use of ultrasound in diagnosing Ruminal Drinking, published in International Dairy Topics.

Our in-house vet, Yolanda, worked alongside Neus Callizo Esteve and Javier Blanco Murcia from the University of Madrid as well as Michela Tatiana Re on the article.

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The article first details what exactly ‘Ruminal Drinking’ is before going on the consequences if it is not treated.

The generally accepted method of diagnosis is ‘auscultation-succussion’ or it can also be done with the placement of a naso- or orogastric tube.

This article focuses on ultrasound, used to diagnose pulmonary pathologies, joint and in this case, digestive pathologies.

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