II Exam 2 Flashcards
Bovine Mycotic Nasal Granuloma: Etiology
Rhinosporidia, Helminthosporum
Bovine Mycotic Nasal Granuloma: Signs
upper respiratory, inspiratory dyspnea, nasal rubbing
Bovine Mycotic Nasal Granuloma: Dx
endoscopy, biopsy, culture
Bovine Mycotic Nasal Granuloma: Tx
systemic iodides, sx
T/F: Allergic Rhinitis in cattle is similar to allergies in humans.
True
Bovine Sinusitis: Etiology
frontal sinus - dehorning
Maxillary sinus - infected teeth/jaw
Bovine Sinusitis: Signs
purulent discharge, head at odd angle, bulging bones
Bovine Sinusitis: Tx
sx, flush sinsuses, antibiotics
Pharyngeal Trauma: Etiology
iatrogenic
Pharyngeal Trauma: Signs
inspiratory dyspnea with stertor, extended head and neck, cough, bloat
Pharyngeal Trauma: Tx
drainage, flush, abx
Necrotic Laryngitis: Etiology
Fusobacterium
Necrotic Laryngitis: Signs
accute onset, moist painful cough, severe inspiratory dyspnea w/ stertor, fever, odor on breath
Necrotic Laryngitis: Tx
abx - pro pen, oxytetracycline
NSAID
IBR: Signs
conjunctivitis, fever, profuse nasal discharge, normal lung sounds, abortion
IBR: Dx
FA, serology
Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus: Etiology
paramyxovirus
BRSV: Signs
fever, tachypnea, dyspnea, cough, inc. lung sounds, nasolacrimal discharge
BRSV: Dx
FA
BRSV: Tx + Control
abx, vx
What is the danger of Para Influenza 3?
secondary bacterial infection
Bovine Para Influenza 3: Dx
FA
Mannheimia: Signs
mucopurulent occulonasal discharge, anorexia, fever, dyspnea, expiratory grunt
Mannheimia: Tx
long-lasting abx, min exercise
Mannheimia: Control
management, vx
What is Histophilu Somni associated with?
thrombo-embolic-meningo-encephalitis
Chlamydia: Tx
oxytetracycline
Bovine PCV: Normal
30-33
Anaplasmosis: Etiology
A. marginale
Anaplasmosis: Pathogeneis
intravascular hemolysis => anemia
Anaplasmosis: Signs
fever, anorexia, anemia, weakness, abortion
T/F: The older the cattle infected w/ Anaplasmosis, the more lethal it is.
true
Anaplasmosis: Dx
signs, smear, coag tests
Anaplasmosis: Tx
abx, blood transfusion
Anaplasmosis: Control
vector and fomite control
Babesia: Location
SA, Caribean, australia, africa
Babesia: Signs
acute fever, anemia, hemoglobinuria, abortion
Babesia: Dx
signs, smear
Bovine Leukemia virus: Etiology
retrovirus
BLV: Sequelae
adult lymphosarcoma, persistent lymphocytosis, non-apparent infection
BLV: Adult Lymphosarcoma - Signs
> 3yr old, multicentric enlarged lymph nodes
BLV: Dx
sx/necropsy findings, hemogram, biopsy, serology
BLV: Tx
none
BLV: Control
prevent blood to blood transmission (insects, iatrogentic), test and cull
T/F: Massive water intake may lead to extravascular hemolysis
False
leads to intravascular hemolysis
Post-Partum Hemoglobiniuria: Etiology
hypophosphatemia
Post-Partum Hemoglobinuria: Signs
intravascular hemolysis
Post-partum Hemoglobinuria: Tx
blood transfusion, IV->PO phosphate suppliment
Copper Deficiency: Etiology
deficient soil/plants, secondary to molydbeum excess
Copper Deficiency: Signs
color change, diarrhea, microcytic hypochromic anemia
Valvular Heart Dz: Etiology
systemic infection
Valvular Heart Dz: Signs
holosystolic/-diastolic murmur, tachycardia
Valvular Heart Dz: Tx
abx, supportive
Brisket Dz: Etiology
high altitude => hypoxic vasoconstriction
Brisket Dz: Signs
rt. heart failure signs
Brisket Dz: Tx
return to normal elevation, supportive
Myocarditis: Etiology
septicemia
Myocarditis: Signs
fever, congestive heart failure
Cardiomyopathy: Etiology
congenital, toxin
Cardiomyopathy: Signs
cardiac failure, murmur/arrhythmia, sudden death
Pericarditis: Etiology
trauma from reticular foreign body
Pericarditis: Signs
fever, peripheral edema, pain, expiratory grunt, muffled/splashing heart sounds
Pericarditis: Tx
abx, sx (salvage)
What is the most common type of cardiac neoplasia in cattle?
lymphocarcoma
Atrial Fibrillation: Etiology
GI Dz, hypocalcemia sequelae
Atrial Fibrillation: Signs
asymptomatic, pulse deficit
Atrial Fibrillation: Tx
may self correct, quinidine
Omphalitis: Etiology
umbilical infection
Omphalitis: Signs
enlargement of umbilicus, inflammation
Omphalitis: Dx
signs, U/S, centesis
Omphalitis: Tx
abx, sx drainage + removal
Actinobacillus: Lay Name
wooden tongue
Actinobacillus: Signs
painful nodular lesions of tongue
Actinobacillus: Tx
sx debride + flush w/ iodine, iodide PO/IV, tetracycline/tlmicosin
Actinomycosis: Lay Name
Lumpy Jaw
Actinomycosis: Signs
hard immovable mass on mandible, poss fistulous tracts
Actinomycosis: Tx
sx drainage + drain/pack w/ iodine, iodide IV
Bluetongue: Signs
fever, excess salivation, stiffness, lame, photosensitivity
Bluetongue: Dx
ELISA
Bluetongue: Tx
supportive, protect from sun
Foot and Mouth Dz: Etiology
picornovirus
Foot and Mouth Dz: Signs
vesicles on mouth and feet
Foot and Mouth Dz: Dx
signs
Vesicular Stomatitis: Etiology
vesiculovirus
Vesicular Stomatitis: Signs
inflammation of tongue and mouth, vesicles w/ clear/yellow serous fluid
Vesicular Stomatitis: Dx
signs, ELISA
Bovine Popular Stomatitis: Etiology
parapoxovirus
Bovine Popular Stomatitis: Signs
prolifertive lesions around the mouth
BVDV: Etiology
Pestivirus
BVDV: Types
I - mild and subclinical
II - acute and clinical
BVDV: Signs
fever, anorexia, adr signs
BVDV: Dx
serology, skin ELISA (PI)
Malignant Catarrhal Fever: Epidemology
sheep -> cow transmission only
Malignant Catarrhal Fever: Signs
high fever, severe panophthalmitis
Malignant Catarrhal Fever: Dx
signs, iso, FA
T/F: Choke in cows is similar to choke in horses
True*
*but nasal discharge -> salivation, addition of bloat
Indigestion: Types
Primary - rumen, reticulum, omasum
Secondary - abomasum, liver, pharynx, systemic dz, fever
Frothy Bloat: Etiology
legume feed, high concentrate
Vagus Indigestion: Definition
gross distension of rumen => stasis
Vagus Indigestion: Types
experimental, natural (rare)
Fermentative Indigestion: Tx
adjust rations
Acute Ruminal Acidsosis: Etiology
rapid intra-ruminal fermentaion of carbs
Acute Ruminal Acidosis: Pathophysilogy
rapid dec. of rumen pH => inc. gram + bac’t => inc. lactic acid production => hypovolemia
Acute Ruminal Acidosis: Signs
complete anorexia, rumen atony, dehydration, abdominal distension
Acute Ruminal Acidosis: Tx
alkalinaizing agents, abx, rumen lavage, supportive
Chronic Ruminal Acidosis: Etiology
feeding finely ground concentrates w/o adequate roughage
Chronic Ruminal Acidosis: Signs
low milk fat, laminitis, indigestion
Enterotoxemia: Etiology
Clostridium perfringens A, C, D
Enterotoxemia: Signs
acute onset, anorexia, no milk, painful distended abdomen
Peritonitis: Etiology
penetration of GI into abdomen
Peritonitis: Signs
pain, fever, bloated appearance, adhesions (rectal palp)
Abomasal Ulcers: Types
large bleeders, small erosions
Abomasal Ulcers: Signs
anemia, unthrifty, poss. peritonitis
Abomasal Ulcers: Tx
supportive, abx
Abomasal Impaction: Etiology
poor quality roughage, hair ball, foreign body
Abomasal Impaction: Signs
slow bilateral bloat, dec. defication
Abomasal Impation: Tx
laxatives, sx
Coccidiosis: Signs
diarrhea w/ fresh blood, straining
Coccidiosis: Tx
amprolium for 5d
Paratuberculosis: Etiology
Mycobacterium paratuburculosis
Paratuberculosis: Signs
chronic protein losing enteropathy (wasting syndrome),
Paratuberculosis: Dx
ELISA, culture
Salmonellosis: Signs
fever, dehydration, yellow diarrhea w/ blood, pain
Salmonellosis: Tx
supportive
Winter Dysentery: Etiology
Corona Virus
Winter Dysentery: Signs
sudden onset, watery fetid diarrhea, dec. milk production
Winter Dysentery: Tx
astringents - tannic acid, copper sulfate
Arsenic Toxicosis: Signs
hemorrhagic diarrhea, neuro signs
What are common causes of neonatal diarrhea?
E. coli, salmonellosis, C. perfringens type B/C, Rotavirus, Cryptosproridiosis
Bovine Liver Flukes: Types
fasciola hepatica, fascioloides magna, dicrocoelium dendriticum
Bacillary Hemoglobinuria: Etiology
Clostridium hemolyticum type D
Black Dz: Etiology
Clostridium novyi
Liver Abscesses: Etiology
Fusobaccterium, Corynebacterium
Hypocalcemia: Stages
1 - hypersensitivity, excitement, ataxia
2 - sternal recumbancy, hypothermia, bloat, dilated pupils
3 - flaccid paralysis, lateral recumbancy
Hypocalcemia: Tx
Ca borogluconate IV slowly, or PO
DCAB/DCAD: Definition
Dietary Cation-Anion Balance/Difference
T/F: DCAD should be -10 to -15 after parturition and >40 before
False
DCAD should be >40 after parturition and -10 to -15 before
Hypophosphotemia: Signs
rickets, osteomalacia, stiffness, spontaneous fracture, pica, hemoglobinuria
Hypomagnaesemia: Signs
hyperexcitability, hyperesthesia, salivation, ataxia
Downer Cow: Lifting Methods
hip lift, sling, inflatable
Lepto: Signs
Calves - high fever, anorexia, anemia
Adult - fever agalactia, hemoglobinuria, meningitis, abortion
Lepto: Dx
serology, histopath
Lepto: Tx
tetracycline
Pyelonephritis: Signs
hematuria, painful urination, kidneys painful on palpation
Pyelonephritis: Dx
U/S
Pyelonephritis: Tx
Pro pen G
T/F: There are no effective treatments for Amyloidosis and Glomerulonephritis
True
Acute Tubular Necrosis: Etiology
ischemia, nephrotoxins
CSF: Sites for Collection
Cesterna magna, Lumbosacral
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy: Signs
hyperesthesia, ataxia, aggression, wt. loss, salivation, pruritis, hypermetria
BSE: Dx
IHC, western blot (reportable)
Rabies: Dx
FA, ID negri bodies, mouse inoculation
Listeria: Signs
early fever, anorexia, proprioceptive deficits, cranial nerve deficits, circling
Listeria: Dx
signs, ELISA
Listeria: Tx
high dose abx -> normal dose abx
TEME: Signs
peracute, high fever, anorexia, ataxia, proprioceptive deficits, head tilt
TEME: Dx
signs, CSF cytology
TEME: Tx
abx, supportive
Polioencephalomalacia: Signs
anorexia, diarrhea, hyperesthesia, muscle tremors, proprioceptive deficits, blindness