8- Problems for the new-born in all species

Question 1

Failure of passive transfer occurs due to what 2 factors

Answer 1

Poor quality colostrum
Poor intake (quantity or time)

Question 2

Name 3 consequences of FPT

Answer 2

Gi disease, respiratory disease
Adding puppy syndrome
Joint disease, umbilical abscess
Increased mortality
Poor weight gain
Increased antibiotic usage
Poor welfare

Question 3

2 treatments of FPT

Answer 3

Donor colostrum
Hyperimmune plasma

Question 4

Name 3 common conditions seen in the new born foal

Answer 4

FPT
Meconium impaction
Flexural limb deformities
Hernia
Sepssi
Diarrhoea
Bladder rupture
Perinatal asphyxia syndrome
Colic
Pneumonia
Congenital abnormalties
Pre-maturity

Question 5

Name 2 clinical signs of sepsis

Answer 5

Aural petechiae
Coronary band hyphaemia
Umbilical pain
Joint swelling
Oral petechiae
Hyperaemia
Injected sclerae

Question 6

Describe the approach to the sick neonate

Answer 6

Assume that a sick foal has SIRS until proven otherwise
Do NOT ignore mild clinical abnormalities
Time is of the essence