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Bovine Reproductive Failures Flashcards

1
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Name the 4 causes of failure of fertilisation

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  1. Poor ova quality
  2. Poor sperm quality
  3. Timing of insemination
  4. Insemination technique
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What insemination factors can cause a failure of fertilisation?

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  1. Insemination technique

2. Timing of insemination

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3
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Ovulation delay/failure can cause what?

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Fertilisation failure

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4
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What 3 factors affect sperm quality??

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  1. Heat stress
  2. Semen handling
  3. Semen preservation technique
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5
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Poor endocrine environment adversely affects _____ development and _____ quality.

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Poor endocrine environment environment adversely affects follicle development and oocyte quality.

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6
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Impaired luteal function affects what 3 aspects of fertility?

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  1. Early embryonic development
  2. Maternal recognition of pregnancy
  3. Implantation
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7
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Impaired function of the endometrium affects what 3 aspects of fertility?

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  1. Early embryonic development
  2. Maternal recognition of pregnancy
  3. Implantation
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8
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Name 3 causes of freemartinism.

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  1. Heterosexual twin
  2. Fusion of chorioallantois
  3. Chimeras
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9
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What is the best diagnostic method to determine subclinical endometritis in the cow?

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Uterine cytology

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10
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What is the vaginal discharge score for clinical endometritis?

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4-5

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11
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What is the vaginal discharge score for subclinical endometritis?

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2 - 3

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12
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Puerperal metritis is an a____ s_____ b_____ disease

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Puerperal metritis is an acute systemic bacterial disease

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13
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What is metritis treated with?

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Parenteral antimicrobial (oxytet, penicillin)

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14
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What is endometritis treated with?

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PGF (luteolysis)
Uterine antimicrobials (cephapirin)
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15
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What method of diagnosis is best used for bacterial abortions?

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Bacterial isolation

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16
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Is Brucellosis zoonotic?

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Yes

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17
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Is Brucellosis found in Australia?

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No

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18
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How is Brucella abortus transmitted?

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Ingestion/inhalation of contaminated material

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19
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Name 3 signs of Brucellosis

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  1. Metritis
  2. RFM
  3. Abortion
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20
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Brucellosis causes abortion > 5 month. True/False?

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True

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21
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How is Campylobacter fetus transmitted?

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Venereal transmission

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22
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Bulls are the main source of Campylobacter fetus. True/False?

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True

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23
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Repeat breeders is a sign of what?

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Campylobacter fetus spp

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24
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An irregular and delayed return to oestrus and longer calving season is a sign of…….

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Campylobacter fetus spp infection

25
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Where does Leptospirosis persist in the animal?

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Renal and genital tracts

26
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What is the hallmark sign of a Leptospirosis infection?

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abortion storms

27
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How is Leptospirosis transmitted (2 ways)?

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Urine

Venereal

28
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Spoiled silage can lead the transmission of what bacteria?

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Listeria monocytogenes

29
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‘Droopy cow’ describes when half an animal’s face appears to droop. What type of bacteria causes this?

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Listeria monocytogenes

30
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An autolysed fetus is a sign of what bacterial infection?

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Listeria/listeriosis

31
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What time of year is the incidence of mycotic abortions the highest?

32
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What is the main causative agent of mycotic abortions?

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Aspergillus fumigatus

33
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What causes necrotizing placentitis with a leathery appearance?

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Mycotic abortions

34
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Fetal skin lesions are associated with…..

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Mycotic abortions

35
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Is Bovine Herpes Virus (BHV 1-5) a latent infection?

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Yes- latent

36
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What are the 2 routes of transmission for BHV?

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  1. Venereal

2. Direct contact (aborted fetus)

37
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Sporadic abortions can occur with BHV due to previous exposure or vaccination. True/False?

38
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Do abortion storms due to BHV occur in the non-vaccinated herd population or vaccinated/previously exposed herd population?

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Non-vaccinated/non exposed herd population

39
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Where in the animal does BHV reside?

40
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What is another name for Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus (BVDV)?

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Pestivirus

41
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BVDV persistent infected calves do not usually show any signs of disease, however they are still infected and do what?

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Shed large amounts of virus

42
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A transplacental infection usually results in the calf being….

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PI animal (persistently infected animal)

43
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The acute form of BVDV causes what?

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Immune suppression

44
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BVDV infection results in what % reduction in pregnancy rates?

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50% reduction

45
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How does a BVDV infection affect follicle size?

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Smaller preovulatory and ovulatory dominant follicles

46
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How does BVDV affect E2 production?

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Lower E2 production

Delayed E2 peak

47
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How does BVDV affect LH peaks?

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Reduced LH peaks

Impaired luteinization

48
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How is Akabane virus transmitted?

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Biting midges

49
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What happens if an animal is infected with Akabane virus at a young age?

A

Long lasting immunity develops

50
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What are the consequences if infection of Akabane virus occurs during pregnancy?

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Fetal abnormalities

51
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If infected with Akabane virus >180 days, what is the incidence of abnormal calves?

52
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If infected with Akabane virus 80-150 days, what is the incidence of abnormal calves?

53
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Name 2 protozoal causes of infertility and abortion in the cow.

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  1. Trichomoniasis (Trichomonas fetus)

2. Neosporosis (Neospora caninum)

54
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What are the definitive hosts of Neospora caninum?

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Dogs/canids

55
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Neospora caninum an intracellular host. True/false

56
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How is Trichomonas foetus transmitted?

57
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Which protozoa causes mummified/autolysed fetus?

A

Neospora caninum

58
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Which protozoa is associated with repeat breeders?

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Trichomonas foetus

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