Anaemia in minor farm species Flashcards
What mineral condition can exacerbate anaemia in pigs
Iron deficiency
Why are piglets particularly prone to iron deficiency anaemia
piglets are born with low iron levels
sows milk is low in iron
What can be done to prevent iron deficiency anaemia in piglets
give piglets iron dextrose injections to all piglets in the first week of life
What are the symptoms of anaemia in piglets
weak
tachycardia
tachypnoea
jaundice
pale mucous membranes
What can be seen on post-mortem of piglets with iron deficiency anaemia
oedema of lung and muscle tissue
Describe the aetiology of mycoplasma haemolamae in camelids
blood parasite
apparent in immune compromised or stressed animals
What are caused of anaemia in camelids
mycoplasma haemolamae
Haemonchus contortus
C3 ulcer
What is the best method of diagnosis with mycoplasma haemolamae in camelids
blood smear
how can camelids be treated for mycoplasma haemolamae
oxytetracycline and supportive treatment
How can haemonchus contortus treated in camelids
oral drenching (abamectin, levaminsole) or injectable wormers ( doramectin)
How can haemonchus contortus be prevented in camelids
don’t co-graze with sheep
worming programmes
what are the diagnostic options for C3 ulcers in camelids
faecal occult blood- useful if positive
thickening and oedema on ultrasound
what are the symptoms of C3 ulcers in camelids
teeth grinding
excessive salivation
anorexia
regurgitation
recumbency
melena
how can C3 ulcers be treated in camelids
remove the cause of stress
gastroprotectants
supportive treatment
top differentials for anaemia and bottle jaw in goats
copper deficiency, barber pole, liver disease, Johnes
what are some plants that can cause anaemia in goats
bracken fern and any glycoside containing plant
What parasites can cause signs of anaemia in chickens?
Dermanyssus gallinae (Red mite)
Eimeria tenella (coccidiosis)
Capillaria sp
What are the clinical signs of red mite infection in chickens?
Pale combs and wattles (anaemia)
Scratching and feather plucking
Reluctance to use coop
describe how red mite infection in chickens are treated
fluralaner in drinking water
What ae the clinical signs of Eimeria tenella infection in chickens?
Diarrhea +/- blood
Decreased growth rate
Decreased feed and water comsumption
High mortality
How is Eimeria tenella in chickens prevented
vaccination
How is Eimeria tenella diagnosed in chickens
Faecal flotation to detect oocysts
Characteristic PM findings
What are the clinical signs of Capillaria sp infection in chickens
Diarrhoea
Anaemia
Weight loss
Head flicking
What animal can capillaria sp use as an intermediate host
earthworms
