GIT Flashcards
(98 cards)
Algorithmic approach to aetiologies of abdominal signs in small ruminants

Worm egg counts
Faecal exam is
vital
:
o
WEC (remember need spec
ial techniques for fluke eggs)
—
consider situations were
you’d do several individual animals vs. a representative ‘bulk’ sample from the mob
‘Bulk’ WECs commonly done to
monitor a
mob
of sheep: collect 10
-
20 fresh
samples
(i.e., 1
-
2 faecal collection trays) directly
from paddock or yard
s
→
quick, easy, cheap ($20
–
25/tray)
o
Faecal
culture
(need to collect directly from rectum) can also be used, but need good
interpretation
of results:
consider w
hat is easy to culture/may be an incidental
finding vs. what is hard to cultu
re and may give false negatives

What is redgut?


Redgut

Redgut with intestinal rotation or ventral displacement of the intestines
Causes of sudden death in sheep

Epi and Pathogenesis of Red Gut

Clinical signs and necropsy findings in Red Gut

Treatment and control of Red Gut



Intermittent inappetance, dullness, recumbency and deaths in late pregnant ewes– receiving on and off grain ration in paddock

Mgt and prevention of ruminal acidosis?

History and risk factors of ruminal acidosis

Clinical signs and diagnosis of ruminal acidosis

Treatment and prevention of ruminal acidosis

Epi and risk factors, and clinical signs and diagnosis of shy feeders?

Management of shy feeders?

What is a key time to watch out for ruminal acidosis in sheep in intensive systems?

DDX for sudden death in sheep aside from ruminal acidosis



Shy feeders management and prevention

General guidelines for introducing animals into feedlots

May see a number of different disorders in the same mob if under stress

























































































