Farm Animal Neonatal Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Pre weaning respiratory disease causes _________ reduction in first lactation yield.
A
121kg
2
Q
Pre weaning diarrhoea causes _____ reduce in 305 day yield
A
345kg
3
Q
Cost of a dead heifer is what?
A
£139 per head
4
Q
What factors can increase the risk of Neonatal disease on a farm?
A
Dam BCS, nutrition and vaccination status
Colostrum Quality
Stocking density
Parturition environment
Birthweight
5
Q
How can we test Neonates for FPT?
A
Radial diffusion test for IgG
ELISA
Can also test Globulin levels and Total protein using a Refractometer
6
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