Common Lesions of the Forestomach
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This abomasum has hemorrhage (bleeding) and ulcers (irregular surface). You may also see air pockets in the abomasum which may be caused by bacterial organisms such as Clostridium. |
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This is an example of a displaced abomasum. Note that the abomasum is above the rumen when it should be under and slightly in front of the rumen. |
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| The above photos depict an infection in the abdomen, called peritonitis. The yellow material is a fibrin and may be easily pulled off of the tissue surface depending how long the disease has been going on. | |
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Be sure to look fore any foreign material in any part of the forestomach, such as this wire found in the reticulum. |