Bovine Musculoskeletal Diseases

Question 1

what are the signs of aseptic arthritis in calves?

Answer 1

severe lameness
visibly swollen joint
fever
pain on palpation/manipulation
look for co-morbidities

Question 2

how can you treat septic arthritis in calves?

Answer 2

joint lavage- acute
systemic antibiotics
pain management

Question 3

what is congenital contracture of the forelimbs?

Answer 3

contracture of forelimbs at the fetlock

Question 4

where are fractures of the legs usually?

Answer 4

metacarpus/metatarsus

Question 5

when is the prognosis better for fractures?

Answer 5

lighter animal
closed
non-physeal/non-articular

Question 6

what are the common locations of stifle injuries?

Answer 6

cranial cruciate ligament
medial collateral ligament

Question 7

how does an obturator nerve injury present?

Answer 7

inability to adduct limbs

Question 8

why does sciatic nerve injury happen?

Answer 8

forced extraction of calf or prolonged recumbency

Question 9

what can you sample to diagnose white muscle disease?

Answer 9

blood or liver levels of selenium or glutathione peroxidase

Question 10

how do cows get Clostridium chauvoei?

Answer 10

spores ingested from soil