Metabolic disorders Flashcards
grass tetany is a highly fatal disease associated with low levels of__ in the blood
magnesium
Mg req of small ruminants
3 mg/kg BW or 120 mg/kg milk lactating
fertilization of land with ___ and __ limits Mg absorption
potash, nitrogen
giving lactating adults with lush grass or wheat pastures can limit___ absorption (low ___ and __ in diet)
magnesium
Na and P
prevention of hypomagnesemia includes daily oxide __ grams/sheep
10
Acute hypocalcemia (sudden decrease in calcium intake under conditions of increased calcium requirements) happens during
Parturient paresis in ewes
May occur if animals are given grains for a long time
Parturient paresis in ewes
parturient paresis occurs after calving in ewes and cattle T/F
cattle only.
before sa ewes
parturient paresis tx
100 ml 25% w/v Calcium borogluconate (CBG) with Mg IV or 50-150ml 23% CBG in 1L of 5% dextrose over 10 minutes
calcium gel
Lightly pigmented skin shows a hyperactive reaction to sunlight
photosensitization
match the types of photosensitization
a. Aberrant endogenous pigment synthesis
b. idiopathic
c. hepatogenous - common
d. primary
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
Type 4
Type 1 - Primary
Type 2 - Aberrant endogenous pigment synthesis
Type 3 - Hepatogenous (common)
Type 4 - Idiopathic
when there is Liver dysfunction or bile duct obstruction, __ increases in circulation
phylloerythrin
photosensitizing agent
skin
impaired hepatobillary system causes accumulation of ___ (product of chlorophyll breakdown)
porphyrin
known as Railroad disease -Railroad staggers
transport tetany
