Ultrasonography of the reticulum in 30 healthy Saanen goats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The reticulum plays a crucial role in the ruminant digestive tract because the primary cycle of rumen motility always starts with a reticular contraction. In contrast to cattle, there are only few results on the ultrasonographic exam...

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Main Authors: Jacquat Désirée, Braun Ueli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Online Access:http://www.actavetscand.com/content/53/1/19