Enteral fluid therapy through nasogastric tube in rumen cannulated goats

Abstract

This paper reports the effects of fluid therapy in goats through nasogastric route with an electrolyte solution composed by concentrations of sodium, potassium and chloride similar to goat plasma (140mmol/L of Na+, 4.5mmol/L of K+, 110mmol/L of Cl-). Four Alpine Chamoisee goats, two of them with evident leakage of the rumen cannulas, were used in a crossover experimental design of two periods and two groups. In one group the two goats were submitted to a treatment protocol to induce dehydration before the fluid therapy, whereas the other group was not. Fluid therapy consisted supplying 10mL/kg/h of the electrolyte solution during 8 hours. No signs of discomfort or stress were observed. The dehydration model employed caused a mild dehydration indicated by decrease in feces humidity, body weight and abdominal circumference, and increase in plasma total solids concentration. During fluid therapy globular volume and plasma total solids decreased, whereas % body weight and abdominal circumference increased. No signs of hyperhydration were observed and serum electrolytes (Na+, Cl-, K+) presented no significant alterations in both groups. Fluid therapy proposed in this study was efficient to treat dehydration, even for rumen cannulated animals with evident leakage, and can be administrated safely with no electrolyte imbalance.

Effects of Enteral Fluid Therapy in Continuous Flow Administered by Nasogastric Tube in Buffalo Calves

“…During the fluid therapy stage, the animals walked and laid down inside the stall without presenting any behavior that indicated discomfort to the administered volume (15 ml/kg/h) or even rejection of the probe, confirming results of vital functions, which were similar to those obtained in cattle [3,6], goats [7] and horses [8]. It is noteworthy that there are no reports in previous researches of the use of this technique in the buffalo species.…”

Enteral fluid therapy administered in continuous flow by naso-ruminal route using three maintenance electrolyte solutions: effects on physiological biomarkers and the hemogram of bovines

“…The ruminal movements were not affected over time with either treatment, as described by ATOJI-HENRIQUE et al (2012). Effects of enteral fluid therapy on gastrointestinal tract motility seem to be associated with the dose and solution used, as described by RIBEIRO FILHO et al (2012) who used enteral fluid therapy in healthy horses and observed an increase in intestinal motility.…”

“…In goats (ATOJI-HENRIQUE et al, 2012), calves , and bubaline calves (ERMITA et al, 2016) continuous flow via the naso-ruminal route has been tested and promising results have been reported. Some studies have already been performed in adult cattle (RIBEIRO FILHO et al, 2009;RIBEIRO FILHO et al, 2013); however, many questions remain unanswered, including osmolarity, the correct electrolyte composition, energy precursor, and infusion rate for these animals.…”

Hypotonic enteral electrolyte solutions administered by nasoesophageal tube in continuous flow in dogs dehydrated by water restriction: Part 1

“…The small-caliber nasoesophageal tube used during the fluid therapy phase did not cause stress in the animals, and none of the dogs attempted to try to remove the tube. This fluid therapy technique is often used in animals of other species (Ribeiro Filho et al, 2011;Atoji et al, 2012;Ribeiro Filho et al, 2015). Furthermore, the enteral administration of the electrolyte solutions in continuous flow at 15mL −1 kg −1 h −1 was well tolerated by the dogs with no cases of abdominal distention or pain.…”