Common conditions + disease Flashcards
True or False.
Stallions that are kept stabled have higher testosterone levels than those who are in the wild.
False, they are lower in stabled stallions.
Name as many reasons for the vet to be called for large animal emergencys
- C-section
- LDA
- RDA
- Colic
- Prolapse
- Fractures
- Staggers
- Milk fever
- Mastitis
- Twin lamb disease
- Trauma
- Bloa
- Calving
- Lambing
- Farrowing
- Sudden death
- Health certification
- Trave certification
What is MIlk Fever also known as?
Hypocalcemia
What is Milk Fever?
Common Metabolic disorder
When does Milk fever commonly occur?
During calving time or post-calving time
True or False.
Milk fever is normally seen in cows rather than heifers
True
What are the clinical signs of Milk fever?
Occurs 24hrs after parturitio:
* Bloat
* Stiff legs
* Paddling when standing
* Straight hocks
* Still born calves
* Poor labour
* Muscle tremors
* Teeth grinding
* Death
Can occur weeks or months prior to calving
What is the treatment for Milk fever?
- 40% Calcium borogluconate @ body temperature
- Given slowly IV
- Cow should be propped up
- Attempt to stand 10 - 5 mins later
What is the prevention for Milk fever?
- BCS of 2.5 - 3 (Before calving)
- Nutirional control
- Drenches
- Gels
- Calcium bolouses - before calving
- Avoid stress
How is hypocalcaemia caused in cows?
Due to the demand of milk requried for the calving
What is Staggers also known as?
Hypomagnesaemia
When does staggers usually occur?
In recently calved cows
True or False.
Staggers is not true veterinary emergency.
False, it is!
What are the clinical signs of Staggers?
- Sudden death
- Separation from herd
- Seizures
- Startled expression
- Exaggerated blink
What is the treatment for Staggers?
- Sedatives to control seizures
- 400ml of 40% Calcium bolorgluconate
- 400ml of 25% Magnesium Sulphate, under VS direction
- Rest + suitable diet to support relapse from ocurring
