In cattle, rumenotomy is most directly indicated for the surgical removal of:
Correct answer: D. A reticular foreign body causing disease
- A. A blocked external ear canal
- B. A fractured mandibular tooth
- C. A uterine torsion before calving
- D. A reticular foreign body causing disease
Explanation
Rumenotomy is commonly performed in cattle to remove penetrating foreign bodies associated with traumatic reticuloperitonitis. The other conditions involve anatomical sites that are not treated through surgical entry into the rumen.
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