Análise retrospectiva de exames de fluido ruminal de animais atendidos no Hospital Veterinário Universitário "Professor Ivon Macêdo Tabosa"- UFCG.

Abstract

The present work aims to present a brief survey of the main diseases that can affect the ruminant digestive system and its main laboratory alterations through the ruminal liquid analysis results between 2008-2017. The examination of ruminal fluid is a simple procedure, which is aimed at monitoring the functions of the gastric compartments. From it can be diagnosed diseases that affect the digestive tract. Thus, small changes in diet may lead to pH ruminal variation, leading to imbalance of bacterial flora and protozoa, and, consequently, causing some gastric pathology. The research was carried out at the University Veterinary Hospital (HVU) -UFCG of the city of Patos / PB, in order to investigate the main diseases of ruminant pre-stomachs and their main causes. The work showed that ruminal conditions are present throughout the year, with a peak during the dry season (specifically in November), probably due to food shortages and high concentrate supply.