Caprine Flashcards
1
Q
What nerve(s) need to be blocked to dehorn goats?
A
Cornual and infraorbital
2
Q
A 7-year old doe presents with abscessation of the supramammary lymph nodes. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A
Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis. This is a description of caseous lymphadenitis. Infection of supramammary lymph nodes in sheep and goats is of economic importance due the fact that caseous lymphadenitis can cause weight loss in the individual, can become a herd problem, and could also be a potential public health concern.
