Bovine Reproduction QUIZ Flashcards
The most common approach for a bovine caesarean section is:
1. Standing left flank
2. Ventral paramedian
3. Standing right flank
4. Ventral midline
- Standing left flank
T/F: Epidural anesthesia is administered during replacement of the prolapsed uterus to abolish straining.
True
T/F: Neither Leptospirosis nor Brucellosis are zoonotic diseases.
False
T/F: Oral dextrose is given for cases of milk fever
False. IV calcium gluconate is traditionally given to restore Ca+ balance (due to hypocalcemia)
T/F: Cows that have been “Down” for over 24 hours have a 100% mortality
False
Which treatment(s) are appropriate for a cow with ketosis?
1. IV dextrose
2. glucocorticoids-dexamethosone
3. Oral propylene glycol
4. all of the answers
- all of the answers
T/F: A retained placenta is a cow is a emergency after six hours and manual removal is required.
False. Only after 24hrs is it a problem (expelled normally in 3-8hrs)
T/F: Ruminants have a cotyledonary attachment of their placenta, and a horse has a diffuse attachment.
True
T/F: A fetotomy on a dead fetus usually requires several different, carefully planned dissections.
True
A farmer calls the clinic and his heifer is in labor and he can see a head and one front leg. What do you tell him?
1. I’m sending the vet out; she will need the calf manipulated into a normal position for birth.
2. I don’t know this is a feline clinic
3. Don’t worry, the calf will come out just fine like that
4. Just shoot her, she’s doomed
5. Just pull on the one leg, it’ll be fine.
- I’m sending the vet out; she will need the calf manipulated into a normal position for birth
When applying obstetrical chains to a calf’s legs for assisted delivery (dystocia), what is the correct placement to ensure even pressure and minimize injury?
1. One loop proximal to the fetlock and 1 loop 3” distal with lead chain on the palmar/plantar aspect of foot
2. One loop proximal to the fetlock and one loop 2-3 inches distal with lead chain on dorsal aspect of foot
3. Two loops placed closely together just above the dewclaws
4. One loop around the hock and one loop around the fetlock
- One loop proximal to the fetlock and one loop 2-3 inches distal with lead chain on dorsal aspect of foot
Which of the following is the MOST important consideration when using a calf jack during a dystocia in a cow?
1. Applying maximum force as quickly as possible to expedite delivery
2. Using the calf jack to rotate the calf within the birth canal regardless of fetal presentation
3. Ensuring the chains are attached to the calf’s legs at the hock to maximize leverage
4. Maintaining consistent, controlled traction in conjunction with maternal contractions.
- Maintaining consistent, controlled traction in conjunction with maternal contractions.
Which TWO of the following infectious agents are significant causes of bovine abortion?
1. E. coli and Strep agalactea
2. Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) and Locoweed
3. Leptospirosis and Brucellosis
4. Rotavirus and Coronavirus
- Leptospirosis and Brucellosis
What is the primary cause of milk fever (parturient paresis) in cattle?
1. Bacterial infection of the mammary gland
2. Hypocalcemia (low blood calcium)
3. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
4. environmental hyperthermia
- Hypocalcemia (low blood calcium)
Which of the following is a characteristic clinical sign of milk fever (parturient paresis) in a cow?
1. thick, curdled milk
2. rash of the ventral abdomen/udder
3. tachycardia
4. Muscle weakness, recumbency, and depression
- Muscle weakness, recumbency, and depression
Which TWO of the following are common clinical signs of ketosis in a bovine?
1. Hyperglycemia and polyuria
2. Elevated heart rate and fever
3. Muscle tremors and hypersalivation
4. Sweet-smelling breath (acetone breath) and decreased appetite
- Sweet-smelling breath (acetone breath) and decreased appetite
The large animal vet in your practice says that she’s headed out to a calving dystocia and asks you to grab “all the Essential stuff”. What items are you going to put in the back of the truck?
1. Obstetrical chains, handles, lubricant, and a calf puller/jack
2. Stethoscope, thermometer, and bandage material
3. Endoscope, biopsy forceps, and suture material
4. X-ray machine, ultrasound device, and surgical drapes
- Obstetrical chains, handles, lubricant, and a calf puller/jack
