Table 3 Results of foreign body tests in cattle with traumatic reticuloperitonitis
From: Clinical and laboratory findings in 503 cattle with traumatic reticuloperitonitis
Test | Finding | Number of cattle | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
Pole test (n = 488) | Positive | 210 | 43 |
Questionable | 72 | 15 | |
Negative | 206 | 42 | |
Pinching of the withers (n = 495) | Positive | 191 | 39 |
Questionable | 80 | 16 | |
Negative | 224 | 45 | |
Pain percussion (n = 494) | Positive | 120 | 24 |
Questionable | 91 | 19 | |
Negative | 283 | 57 |