Abstract
A previous report described abomasal bloat with high mortality in kids up to 10 weeks of age at a goat dairy. The kids were found dead within 2 hours of the initial clinical signs of lethargy, reluctancy to stand, distended abdomen, and a hollow sound upon ballottement. Histopathological examination of the abomasum revealed large, spherical cells in packets of 4 to 20, similar to Sarcina ventriculi. Those authors postulated that S. ventriculi may have a role in the development and pathogenesis of abomasal bloat in goat kids. Similar association of Sarcina-like bacteria with abomasal bloat in calves has been reported. Experimental Procedures
Highlights
Results and DiscussionAbomasal bloat affects newborn calves, sheep, and goats, usually at less than 2 months of age
Sarcina-like bacteria, possibly Sarcina ventriculi, have been seen upon histopathologic examination of the abomasums of calves that died of abomasal bloat
The ability of the organism to grow at a low pH and produce large amounts of gas suggests that it may be the cause of abomasal bloat
Summary
Results and DiscussionAbomasal bloat affects newborn calves, sheep, and goats, usually at less than 2 months of age. Recommended Citation Schemm, T.J.; DeBey, B.M.; and Nagaraja, Tiruvoor G. (1999) "Sarcina ventriculi as the potential cause of abomasal bloat," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol 0: Iss. 1. Abstract Sarcina-like bacteria, possibly Sarcina ventriculi, have been seen upon histopathologic examination of the abomasums of calves that died of abomasal bloat.
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