Animals
Abomasal Disorders in Dairy Cows During the Transition Period: Interconnected Risk Factors and Repercussions on Health and Culling Rate
The transition period in dairy cows increases susceptibility to various diseases. Abomasal diseases, particularly abomasal displacement (AD) and abomasal ulcers (AU), are important causes of production losses, early culling, and compromised animal welfare. However, few contemporary reviews have comprehensively synthesized these conditions. This narrative review aims to critically synthesize the main risk factors, integrate the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms, and present recent advances in diagnosis and tr …