Rees, G. M. (2015) . Surgical management of left displaced abomasum in dairy cattle: a critically appraised topic (CAT). Abstract from BCVA , Southampton, United Kingdom. Peer reviewed version Link to publication record in Explore Bristol Research PDF-document University of Bristol -Explore Bristol Research General rights This document is made available in accordance with publisher policies. Please cite only the published version using the reference above. Full terms of use are available:

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... ct Submission Form Evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) can be defined as using the most reliable and relevant available scientific evidence in conjunction with clinical expertise to make the most appropriate decision about a veterinary patient, while considering the circumstances of each patient and its owner. One method of evidence synthesis underpinning EBVM is though the creation of critically appraised topics ( CATs), where a clinically relevant question arising in practice is identified and the current literature is searched and appraised in order to form an evidence-based 'clinical bottom line' with which to help base decisions (Arlt and others 2012, Fetters and others 2014, Steele and others 2013). This paper presents a CAT investigating surgical management of left displaced abomasum (LDA) developed by students and staff at the University of Bristol which will soon be published in the Veterinary Record's Clinical Decision Making section. S. (2008) Comparison of 2-step laparoscopy-guided abomasopexy versus omentopexy via right flank laparotomy for the treatment of dairy cows with left displacement of the abomasum in on-farm settings. Effect of surgical correction of left displaced abomasum by means of omentopexy via right flank laparotomy or two-step laparoscopy-guided abomasopexy on postoperative abomasal emptying rate in lactating dairy cows. American Journal of Veterinary Research 67: 472-478 Shaver, R. (1997) Nutritional risk factors in the etiology of left displaced abomasum in dairy cows: a review. Journal of Dairy Science 80: 2449-2453 Steele, M., Crabb, N., Moore, L., Reyher, K., Baillie, S. & Eisler, M. (2013) Online tools for teaching evidence-based veterinary medicine. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education 40: 272-277 Wittek, T., Locher, L., Alkaassem, A. & Constable, P. (2009) Effect of surgical correction of left displaced abomasum by means of omentopexy via right flank laparotomy or two-step laparoscopy-guided abomasopexy on postoperative abomasal emptying rate in lactating dairy cows. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 234: 652-657 A separate form should be filled in for each presentation -please read the guidance for submission for further information. All submissions will be reviewed by the congress scientific committee. Please return the completed form to -BCVA Office,