Case consolidation workshop Flashcards
1
Q
What is bovine pyelonephritis?
A
Inflammation of renal pelvis from an ascending bacterial UTI
Most common in adults weeks/months post-partum
2
Q
What are the clinical signs of bovine pyelonephritis?
A
bloodstained or cloudy urine
Acute colic
Fluctuating temp
Drop in milk yield
Left kidney enlargement
3
Q
What is a pyometra and how/when do they usually develop?
A
Uterus filled with bacteria and pus, often during oestrus when cervix is more open and bacteria can enter and cause infection
