Sick dairy cow Flashcards
(20 cards)
5 things that break on a cow
LUMMAR
lungs
uterus
mammary
metabolic
abomasum
rumen
what history question drives all decisions
DIM
the most common problem first two weeks PP
uterus
three metabolic issues
hypocalcemia- 24hr pp
ketosis- nervous vs subclinical
acidosis-subclinical
you see mastitis. what is your three types
subclinical (increased scc)
local (abnormal milk)
systemic (abnormal cow and milk)
systemic mastitis most often caused by
coliform bacteria
where are coliform bacteria from
environment
three reasons for mastitis treatment failure
super bug (exclusion diag)
late detection
bad treatment protocol
basics of coliform mastitis treatment
fluid therapy
antibiotics
NSAIDs
when does hypocalcemia commonly happen in cows? in sheep?
cows- first 24hours
sheep- preparturition
bitches- peak lactation
cow peak lactation
60 DIM
three things you observe about the cow from afar
chewing cud
RR
attitude
cows with severe systemic illness should have a fever
false. some can have normal temps and some can be hypothermic
location of normal pings?
NONE on LEFT
right ping at rumen in PLF
where is a classic LDA ping
Left side. last couple rib spaces
left sided ping in PLF
empty rumen
ping right along spine on both sides
free gas. likely peritonitis if bilateral
rule of thumb for hydration status check
1 sec = 1% dehydration
sunken eyes = >7%
right sided ping in last 3-4 ribs
RDA or RTA
cecum torsion least likely
