Which description best fits the prognosis of chronic vagal indigestion?

• A. There is no impact on long-term productivity; production remains normal.
• B. Excellent prognosis with early intervention and dietary management.
• C. Prognosis varies; most cases recover fully with conservative therapy.
• D. Generally guarded to poor; many cases are euthanized or culled due to persistent distension and poor production.

Answer: (C)

The prognosis for chronic vagal indigestion is variable and depends on how far the condition has progressed and how well the animal responds to management. In many cases, especially with early recognition and appropriate dietary adjustments, conservative therapy can relieve symptoms and allow recovery of production, so outcomes range from partial to full improvement. However, some animals remain distended or become persistently weak and may be culled, reflecting the spectrum of disease. This variability is why the best statement is that prognosis varies, with many cases improving under conservative treatment.