bovine Flashcards
(15 cards)
At what age does protection from colostrum in calves begin to taper off?
2-3 months
Enrofloxacin is a good first choice antibiotic for cases of calf pneumonia. T or F
True
Which is the number one reason cows can develop calf pneumonia?
Failure of Passive Transfer
Which is the most common agent identified in cases of calf pneumonia?
Pasteurella
Which is used as a first line for Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex?
Oxytet (Oxytetracycline)
How many forms of clostridium does Bovilus Covexin protect against?
8
How is bovine leukosis virus primarily spread?
Blood
What could predispose calves to scours?
Mixing new additions in with the current herd
Bovine brucellosis is a reportable disease in the US. T or F
True
It is common practice for a farmer to begin treatment and not call the vet in a calf with diarrhea, standing, feeding from mother, and no fever. T or F
True
Which organ in cattle can contain foreign material that can lead to secondary pericarditis and death?
Reticulum
A calf with diarrhea and recumbent has a very guarded prognosis even with the best treatment protocols. T or F
True
What temperature in a calf would be cause for concern in conjunction with respiratory signs?
> 103 F
Which of the following best describes a case of subclinical mastitis?
a. Mild udder enlargement, no gross changes in milk, picked up by cell count
b. No gross changes in udder or milk, picked up by cell count
c. Marked udder enlargement, gross discharge in milk
d. Moderate udder enlargement, possible changes in milk, cow is febrile
b. No gross changes in udder or milk, picked up by CMT.
Clostridium hemolyticum and Clostridium nocyi are often rapidly progressing and fatal. T or F
True
