Neonatal and Reproductive Diseases

Question 1

Failure of Passive Transfer
IgG Test

Answer 1

Indicated when <400
* normal = >800
* partial = 400-800

Question 2

Colostrom

Answer 2

Mare’s first milk to foal
* gives foal antibodies
* gut will only absorb antibodies in the first 24 hours

Question 3

Failure of Passive Transfer
Treatment

Answer 3

• IV of equine plasma
• Goal is to get >800

Question 4

Labor Stages

Answer 4

1. Contractions begin
2. Birth of fetus
3. Placenta passed

Question 5

Mare
Labor Stages

Answer 5

Fastest Stage 2
* 30-45 minutes

Question 6

Goat
Labor Stages

Answer 6

All stages can last longer than others
* 2+ hours

Question 7

Common Ways to Detect Labor
Cow vs Horse

Answer 7

• Cow: rectal palpation
• Horse: transrectal ultrasound