Small Ruminant Lameness Flashcards

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What are the two causative agents of contagious foot rot in sheep and goats?

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(Dichelobacter nodosus and Fusobacterium necrophorum)

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What antibiotics can be used for treatment of contagious foot rot in sheep and goats?

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(Pen-G (20,000 IU/lb one dose), oxytet (9 mg/lb), and gamithromycin (6 mg/kg))

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What are the footbath/foot soak types that are commonly used for prevention/treatment of contagious foot rot in sheep and goats?

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(10% zinc sulfate, 10% copper sulfate, and 5% formalin)

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Of the footbath options for treatment of contagious foot rot in sheep and goats, which is the most desirable to use and why?

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(10% zinc sulfate, least toxic of the three soaking agents; copper is toxic if drunk and it stains wool, formalin can scald the feet)

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What are the causative agents of ovine interdigital dermatitis?

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(Fusobacterium necrophorum and Trueperella pyogenes)

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Foot scald aka interdigital dermatitis is usually seen during what weather conditions?

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(Wet weather conditions, or if there is a lot of morning dew)

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What clinical sign being present in a case of foot scald would indicate the necessity of injection antibiotics (penicillin or tetracycline) versus just spraying between the toes with 4g of tetracycline powder diluted with 1 quart of isopropyl alcohol?

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(Swelling of the coronary band → indicates cellulitis)

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What is the most common sign of CAE in mature goats?

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(Chronic hyperplastic polysynovitis-arthritis → carpal joints almost always affected, may involve stifle, hock, coxofemoral, and atlanto-occipital joints)

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How can animals obtain CAE infections?

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(Via colostrum and milk from an infected doe, iatrogenically from shared surgical equipment (blood), via inhalation, and in utero)

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How do you heat treat colostrum to aid in prevention of spread of CAE, Mycoplasma, and lots of other diseases that are transmitted via colostrum?

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(Heat to 135-140 F for 60 minutes)

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