Neonatal Isoerythrolysis

Question 1

7 equine blood groups

Answer 1

A
C
D
K
P
Q
U

Question 2

the most commonly associated blood group With Ni(90%)

Answer 2

Qa,
Aa

Question 3

an antibody-mediated (immune-mediated) destruction of foal RBCs

Answer 3

Neonatal isoerythrolysis

Question 4

The mare produces _____ in response to foreign RBC antigens

Answer 4

offending antibodies

Question 5

2 breeds at risk of NI

Answer 5

19% thoroughbreds
17% standardbreds

Question 6

_____ hemorrhage may occur in late gestation.

Answer 6

Transplacental

Question 7

Laboratory findings of NI

Answer 7

Progressive hemolytic anemia,
Low packed cell volume (PCV),
Neutrophilic leukocytosis,
Hypoglycemia/ acidemia

Question 8

As TX to NI, foals are not allowed to suckle for ____ to ____ hrs

Answer 8

24-48 hrs

Question 9

As TX, milk replacer are given at __ % of BW per __ hours

Answer 9

1%,
2 hrs

Question 10

As TX, the mare must be milked out every __ hrs

Answer 10

4

Question 11

As TX, a source of ___ must be administered to the foal

Answer 11

Antibodies

Question 12

As supportive care, the kidneys must be flushed of ____

Answer 12

Hemoglobin

Question 13

T/F: foals must not be overhydrated

Answer 13

T

Question 14

What should be tested to prevent NI

Answer 14

• test for antibodies late in gestation
• test stallion for compatibility
• test colostrum

Question 15

Prognosis in uncomplicated cases

Answer 15

Good