Lec 5 Flashcards
associated w/ low levels of magnesium
grass tetany
hypomagnesemic tetany
grass stagger
hypocalcemic metabolic disorder that occurs in pregnant or lactating animals
parturient paresis/milk fever
lightly pigmented skin shows a hyperactive rxn to sunlight
photosensitization
types of photosensitization
Type 1 - primary
Type 2 - Aberrant endogenous pigment synthesis
Type 3 - hepatogenous (common)
Type 4 - idiopathic
product of chlorophyll breakdown
porphyrin
typically occurs in cows and ewes in late pregnancy, after the stress of prolonged transport
transport tetany
railroad dx
railroad staggers
(deficiency) animals chew and lick various objects
sodium chloride
(deficiency)
Young: spontaneous fracture of bones; retarded
general growth & development
Adult: lengthy depletion is required before
bones become fragile
calcium
(deficiency)
Lambs: knock-kneed, slow growth, thriftiness, poor appetite
Adult: low milk production, fragile bones, low conception rates
phosphorus
excess P in sheep can lead to ________
urolith formation
(deficiency) goiter
iodine
(deficiency) anemia, inappetence, retarded growth,
rough hair coat, low milk production
cobalt
(deficiency) anemia, bone fragility, loss of hair, and poor wool growth in sheep (steely wool)
copper
molybdenum
(deficiency) anemia
iron
(deficiency) grass tetany
magnesium