Bovine Hematology Flashcards
1
Q
what can a transfusion reaction look like?
A
fasciculations
hives
tachypnea/tachycardia
arrhythmias
sudden death
2
Q
what is thrombophlebitis?
A
trauma leading to venous inflammation -> irreversible intravascular clot
3
Q
what is Anaplasma marginale?
A
protozoan parasite of red blood cells
Dermacentor spp
4
Q
how can you treat Anaplasma marginale?
A
22mg/kg oxytetracycline for 5 days or in feed
5
Q
what causes babesiosis?
A
Babesia bovis
Babesia bigemina