Bovine Neuro Flashcards
T/F there is an inflammatory response with BSE
false
How long does BSE incubate for
months to years
What form of Rabies is most common in cattle
paralytic
what does pseudorabies cause in cattle
acute encephalitis
none in swine
prevention of pseudorabies
keep cattle from pigs
What is Buss disease and what is it cause by
Sporadic bovine encephalomyelitis - Chlamydia
What do you tx Buss dz with
oxytetracycline, penicillin, erythromycin
Which cranial nerves are affected by Listeria
5-12
What do you see in the CSf with Listeria
increased protein and mononuclear cells
Tx for Listeria
high dose of abs early and decrease for 2-3 wks
What does Histophilus somnus cause
thrombi-embolic meningoencephalitis from septicemia
1st sign of TEME
harsh dry cough
CSF with TEME
blood, elevated protein and WBC, xantochromia
tx for TEME
penicillin, oxytetracycline
vx
Meningitis is associated with what
dehorning and FPT
CS with meningitis
stiff neck, hyperesthesia, CN signs, looks like tetanus, arthritis
CSF with meningitis
cloudy, increased everything, glucose is less than blood
Cause of pituitary abscess
actinomyces pyogenes
CS of pituitary abscess
head pressing, ataxia, wide stance
T/F D precedes neuro coccidiosis
true
CS of neuro coccidiosis
bellowing, muscle fasiculations
Cause of polioencephalomalacia
disruption in thiamine metabolism - rumen disruption
bacterial, ingest thiaminases, decreased production
CS of polioencephalomalacia
no fever, nystagmus, recumbency, blindness, muscle tremors
tx of polioencephalomalacia
thiamine, reduce intracranial edema
