Chapter 16

Question 1

fasting guidelines small ruminants

lidocaine tox in sheeps and goats

most common form local anesth sheeps and goats

Answer 1

withhold food only 12-24h.
lambs and kids on solids fasted 2-4h. neonate fasting = hypoglycemia, not rec

may become toxic 10mg/kg. do not use conc greater than 2% dilute 2% soln with equal part saline = 1%. kids, max 0.5% advocated by many clinicians

L block

Question 2

rec lido volume for paravertebral block?

bier block

caudal epidural

Answer 2

2-5 ml/site. if performed distal paravertebral, 2-4 ml admin

up to 10 ml anesthetic when IV regional analgesia performed

no more than 0.5-1 ml of 2% soln per 50 kg b/c sensitivity to local anesth

Question 3

facemask induction

HR under GA

castration

Answer 3

poss if

Question 4

sx castration

Answer 4

• Tetanus prophylaxis from colostrum, tetanus antitoxin, or tetanus toxoid must be provided.*
• Surgical “knife” castration during the first few days of life is often performed without the use of sedation or local anesthesia.*

remove by traction if under 4 mo

Use of insect repellent during fly season is essential to prevent fly strike and maggot infestation.

Question 5

elastrator

Burdizio

dairy goats

heat cautery

Answer 5

1-3wks, unhumane after d/t pain signs lingering

used for older lambs and kids. , apply 2x each spermatic cord thru skin no incision. post op complic, discomfort

no register or showing if horned goat dehorning common

primary risk head induced meningitis and malacia

Question 6

tail docking

C section

supernumerary teats

Answer 6

common sheep, lower poop acumm n resulting fly strike. 2days - 2wks

R lateral recumb, thru left flank. head restraint pref to tying

removed w serrated scissors, cut in craniocaudal direction

Question 7

buck odor

Answer 7

• infamous offensive smell of intact male goats* comes from piss and primary scent glands
• castration may not completely eliminate self urination behavior and goats and breeding females may reject male that lack scent glands*