Neurological conditions of calves SDL

Question 1

Desribe the signalment of bacterial meningitis in calves

Answer 1

most common in very young calves- due to:
- immature immune system
- incomplete BBB
- concurrent infection

Question 2

List the clinical signs of bacterial meningitis in calves

Answer 2

swollen umbilicus
pyrexia- in acute stages
depressed mentation and recumbency
Hypopyon and blindness

Question 3

Describe how to diagnose bacterial meningitis in calves

Answer 3

Generally on clinical signs
CSF- high in protein, neutrophils, and gross apearance = turbid

Question 4

what is the most common cause of bacterial menigitis

Answer 4

Eschericia coli

Question 5

Which antibiotic would you use to treat bacterial meningitis in claves

Answer 5

Amyoxycillin and TMPS- both licensed and can cross BBB

Question 6

Describe the supoortive therapy used to treat bacterial meningitis

Answer 6

NSAIDs
IVFT
good nursing

Question 7

What is the main risk factor of bacterial meningitis in calves

Answer 7

Failure of passive transfer

Question 8

What is the prognosis of bacterial meningitis in calves

Answer 8

guarded to poor
euthanasia is an appropriate option