Table 3.
Rectal exploration findings in 32 bovines with primary type 3 abomasal ulcer
| Characteristic | Finding | Number of animals |
|---|---|---|
| Rumen size | Normal | 14 |
| Moderately distended | 13 | |
| Decreased | 05 | |
| Intestines | Normal | 16 |
| Distended | 16 | |
| Rectal mucosa | Normal | 15 |
| Sticky | 17 | |
| Hindered hand movements | No | 18 |
| Yes | 14 | |
| Fecal quantity in rectum | Normal | 10 |
| Reduced | 01 | |
| Scanty | 15 | |
| Negligible | 04 | |
| Absent | 02 | |
| Fecal colour* | Normal | 01 |
| Black | 29 | |
| Fecal consistency | Normal | 08 |
| Feces absent | 02 | |
| Pelleted | 02 | |
| Hard | 01 | |
| Loose | 01 | |
| Pasty | 18 | |
| Presence of mucous | Absent | 27 |
| Mucus with feces | 04 | |
| Mucus only | 01 |
* Feces were present in rectum of 30 animals only