Report of Outbreak of Ruminal Impaction Due to Indigestible Foreign Bodies in Sheep, in Northwest of Iran by Mohammad Reza Mohebbi in CDVS in Lupine Publishers
Background: Small ruminants are known to play a very important role in food security in developing countries such as Iran.
Objective: The objective of the study was to identify types and estimate the prevalence of foreign bodies in the rumen and
reticulum of involved sheep in the area, and also to evaluate the surgical approach prognosis.
Results: Epidemic occurred in northwestern of Iran. After
referring two cases with ruminal impaction to Tehran Veterinary
Hospital, a precise clinical examination, epidemiology study, and a herd
survey were done. Ultimately, surgery was selected to correct
the problem. The incidence and mortality of the disorder were recorded
6/25% and 3.3% respectively. The prognosis of surgical
approach was estimated 90%. On clinical examination of the ram revealed
dullness, dehydration, scanty faeces and slight distension
of the abdomen at paralumbar fossa. The number of respiration increased,
and breathing was accompanied by groan and difficulty
in breathing. The foreign bodies were about 2 kilogram in weight and was
comprised of rope and plastic in mixed with feces.
Conclusion: It was concluded that large economic losses occur
due to ingestion of foreign bodies in sheep. It’s conducted that
ruminal impaction can result of grazing sheep in polluted pastures with
plastics or ropes or other indigestible material or in poor
pastures that result in ingestion even the rare foreign bodies. In
addition, it was concluded that surgical approach can be helpful in
these cases with acceptable prognosis.
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