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Traumatic Reticuloperitonitis (TRP)
GastrointestinalBovineNew
Key Points
  • Traumatic reticuloperitonitis (TRP) is when an ingested sharp foreign object lodges in the reticulum, penetrates the reticular wall and causes peritonitis
    • Can also involve the diaphragm, pleura and pericardium
  • Most common in adult cattle
  • Clinical signs include cranial abdominal pain, anorexia and rumen hypomotility
  • Diagnosis is based on history, clinical exam and imaging
  • Treatment may be conservative (antibiotics, magnet, NSAIDs) or surgical (rumenotomy)
  • Prevention focuses on reducing metallic contamination in the environment & food as well as prophylactic magnet administration
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