Obstetrics Tammy exam 2

Question 1

Which has more dystocias

Answer 1

cattle

Question 2

reasons for dystocia in cattle

Answer 2

cattle- calf mismatch, breeding 2yo heifers

Question 3

heifers only % at first partiurition

Answer 3

70-80%

Question 4

prevention of size mismatch (4)

Answer 4

birth weight EPD, pelvic measurements of heifers, cull heifers with pelvis cross sectionals less than 150sq mm, avoid over feeding

Question 5

in heifers, calves that are _ lbs cause dystocia

Answer 5

100

Question 6

horse dystocia commonly due to

Answer 6

malposition, lateral deviation of head

Question 7

maximum time for stage 1 in cows

Answer 7

6-10 hours

Question 8

if damn in stage two longer than 10 hours should…

Answer 8

examin to determine position and fetal dilation

Question 9

aid is indication for stage 1 when

Answer 9

frequency and intensity of contractions declines before feet appear or birth achieved

Question 10

stage 2, assist if

Answer 10

longer than 2 hours in cow, or 40 minutes in horse

Question 11

what to assist in in stage 2 (4)

Answer 11

manual traction, mechanical traction, c section, fetotomy

Question 12

calf pullers do what

Answer 12

apply mechanical traction in the cow

Question 13

treatment for eclampsia

Answer 13

IV calcium gluconate

Question 14

retained placenta associated with

Answer 14

mineral imbalance pre-partum, calcium, selenium, copper, zinc

Question 15

placenta is removed within how many hours in the mare

Answer 15

12

Question 16

uterine prolapse associated with

Answer 16

hypocalcemia and dystocia

Question 17

what hormones may help with RP

Answer 17

estrogen and Prostaglandin