Calf Pneumonia Flashcards

Question 1

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What can cause Calf pneumonia?

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PI3 (Parainfluenza virus 3)
BRSV (Bovine respiratory synctial virus)
IBR (Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis)
Pasturella
Mycoplasmas                (AHDB, 2012)

Question 2

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What risk factors are assocaited with claf pneumonia?

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Stress of the calf- moving/ transport, mixing calves
Housing- ventilation, environment, heat
Nutrition- good/ poor
If already have a decreased immune system

Risf factors are normally more so envuronmental (AHDB, 2012)

Question 3

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What are the clinical signs of calf pneumonia?

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Decreased appetite
Nasal discharge
Increased rep. rate
Pyrexia
Hypoxia
In PM red lung= inflam; greay ling= hypoxic and damaged.

Question 4

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What can be used to treat calf pneumonia?

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Ab for 2ndary bacterial infec.
Correct Ab for the identified cause
Anti-inflam drugs
Generally good management of the calf

Question 5

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How can you prevent calf pneumonia?

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Ensure adequate colostrum intake to ensure IS is good
Ensure good general health (reduce stress, avoid mixing calves etc)
Vaccinate
Disease management on the farm
Good environmental conditions- housing, ventilation etc

Question 6

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