Diseases of Anemia

Question 1

if you see a pale cow, is it “anemic”?

Answer 1

could be but we dont know without a hct or a RBC count, could be poor perfusion, etc

Question 2

3 causes of anemia (general)

Answer 2

hemorrhagic either external or internal
hemolytic like with RBC parasitism, toxins
hypoplasia like with nutritional deficincies or chronic diseases

Question 3

if you see red urine how can you tell if its hemoglobinuria or hematuria?

Answer 3

spin it down and if it stays red it is hemoglobinuria

Question 4

how does brassica tox cause anemia? CS?

Answer 4

certain plants likw canola, kale, turnips, etc, contain a toxin that causes hemolysis

CS: choke, pulmonary emphysema (like AIP), photosensitization)

Question 5

some differentials for hematuria?

Answer 5

cystitis and urolithiasis most commonly, can also be acute or chronic braken fern tox, and pyelonephritis

Question 6

what kinds of things are important for a property inspection?

Answer 6

look at the pasture–>stemmy grass

check water source

vitamins minerals are supplied?

vector habitat?

are cows in good condition?

Question 7

best ways to confirm anaplasmosis?

Answer 7

PCR and necropsy

Question 8

CS of anaplasmosis?

Answer 8

fever, depression, loss of condition, weak or ataxic, icteric, dark brown yellow urine

Question 9

whats your cuffoff for giving a cow a transfusion?

Answer 9

do a transfusion is PCV is lower than 12

Question 10

how to treat anaplasmosis

Answer 10

antibiotics–>oxytet

Question 11

which ticks are the bad ones in cows that carry anaplasmosis? what other possible vectors are there?

Answer 11

dermacenter ticks

lice? biting flies? contaminated needles