Impact of AH on Farm Animal Clinical Work Flashcards
(17 cards)
Why is Husbandry Important?
Impacts profits, herd medicine, productivity decrease, safety for people and animals
What is a common issue faced by dairy farmers regarding young calves?
Losing young calves at 2-3 weeks old
What is Failure of Passive Transfer (FPT)?
Failure of Passive Transfer of antibodies from colostrum
What diseases commonly result from FPT?
- Navel-ill * Joint-ill * Septicaemia
What are common symptoms of Neonatal Calf Disease?
- Diarrhoea (scours) * Pneumonia
What is a significant finding during the examination of a calf with Neonatal Calf Disease?
Recumbent for 24 hours, swollen knee, circling to the left, vocalising and salivating
What is the treatment for Neonatal Calf Disease?
- Antibiotics * NSAID * Glucose * Vit B1
What were the PME findings for the euthanised calf?
- Mild autolysis * Navel ill, joint ill, meningitis
What caused the clinical signs in the calf?
Navel dressing likely cause, but colostrum quality could also affect
What is Neonatal Calf Diarrhoea also known as?
Calf Scour
What is a key factor in diagnosing Neonatal Calf Diarrhoea?
Faecal sampling (pre-treatment)
What are the most common causes of Neonatal Calf Diarrhoea?
- Rotavirus * Cryptosporidium * Coronavirus * E. coli * Salmonella
What is the treatment for Neonatal Calf Diarrhoea?
- Rehydrate and maintain hydration * Antibiotics * Take off milk for 24 hours * NSAIDs * Halofuginone for C. parvum
What is Calf Respiratory Disease (BRD)?
Affects calves 2 weeks - 12 months with high morbidity and mortality
What are the risk factors for Calf Respiratory Disease?
- Mixing animals in same airspace * Moving calves * Poor housing and environment * Nutritional status * Changes in immune status * Concurrent disease * Inadequate feeding space
What controls can be implemented to manage calf pneumonia?
- Improve housing * Vaccinate calves
True or False: Antibiotics are effective against viruses and protozoa in calf diseases.
False
