TRAUMATIC RETICULOPERICARDITIS IN CATTLE: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

The Traumatic Reticulopericarditis is a disease that mostly affects animals in intensive production systems, caused by the accidental ingestion of piercing objects, due to the low food selectivity of cattle and inadequate management on farms. The ingestion of sharp foreign bodies can cause perforations in the reticulum and, consequently, inflammation of the pericardium, leading to serious clinical complications. The aim of this study was to review the literature on Traumatic Reticulopericarditis in cattle, as well as its etiology, pathogenesis, clinical aspects and ways of diagnosing, treating and preventing the disease. The study also discusses the importance of early diagnosis, through clinical and imaging tests like ultrasound and radiography, and the possible treatments, which can be clinical or surgical, depending on the severity of the case. Lastly, the research concludes that adopting methods to prevent Traumatic Reticulumpericarditis, including good management practices and continuous monitoring, is crucial to minimizing the losses caused by the disease and improving the health and well-being of the animals.