This condition is not as common in small ruminants as in cattle but has been reported. It is is caused by the perforation of the wall of the reticulum, or fore stomach, by a swallowed sharp object, such as nails or short pieces of wire. Clinical signs: Standing preferred, arching and rigidity of back with a tense, tucked up abdomen;may grunt with each respiration; respirations will be shallow; mild fever; not eating; depression; signs of colic. Treatment: Difficult. Consult a veterinarian.

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