Blood transfusion cattle

Question 1

how much blood do cows have?

Answer 1

7-8% of their body weight

Question 2

how much blood can you take from a cow?

Answer 2

25% maximun at one time but normally 10-15% of their blood

Question 3

what suggests a trasfusion might be needed in a cow?

Answer 3

tachcardia and cool extremities are consistent with haemorrhagic
shock

Question 4

what anticoagulat is most appropriate for use when collecting blood from cattle?

Answer 4

sodium citrate

Question 5

how long should a blood transfusion take in cattle?

Answer 5

15-20 mins

Question 6

what are the clinical signs that a blood transfusion reaction is happening in cattle?

Answer 6

collapse, tachycardia, tachypnoea, urticaria

Question 7

what cow should be used as a donor for a blood transfusion?

Answer 7

healthy cow, that has not recently calved, is not heavily pregnant, not recently diseases, high body conditon score or high muscled will make it hard to collect blood