Surgical Procedures + Lameness Flashcards
In an older horned animal with bigger horns, how much of the skin around the horn should be removed/devitalized to ensure you are getting all of the germinal epithelium?
(¼-½ inch around the entire horn)
What are the two sites that can be used for local anesthesia for castration?
(Spermatic cord or intratesticular)
Elastrator bands can be used on calves up to what weight?
(150 lbs)
What tool is used for a bloodless castration in which the scrotum stays and instead testicular circulation is disrupted and the testes atrophy?
(Burdizzo)
Where should fly spray be applied after castration?
(Fly spray should be applied around the scrotum and on the hocks)
The cornual branch of what nerve needs to be blocked for dehorning purposes in cattle?
(Zygomaticotemporal nerve, runs under the temporal ridge so place 1-3 ml of lidocaine in that area)
Why should dehorning not be performed on adult goats?
(High risk of sinusitis)
(T/F) Calf castration cannot occur at birth because the testicles need a few days to descend.
(F, testes should be descended at birth)
What is a good general rule for when dehorning should occur?
(Before the base of the horn is greater than 1 inch in diameter)
What two nerves have cornual branches in goats that both need to be anesthetized for dehorning purposes?
(Infratrochlear and lacrimal nerves)
How long will it take for the scrotum and testes to necrose and fall off when using elastrator bands?
(1-3 weeks)
Of rams and bucks, which tend to bleed more when being castrated?
(Bucks)
If you choose to use intratesticular pentobarbital as your anesthesia for a pig castration, which testicle should be removed first?
(The one you injected, this will prevent them from getting too sleepy)
Why should angora goats not be dehorned?
(They use their horns to regulate their heat)
If there is symmetrical swelling above the coronary band in cattle, it is what until proven otherwise?
(Foot rot)
