Sick dairy cow

Question 1

5 things that break on a cow

Answer 1

LUMMAR
lungs
uterus
mammary
metabolic
abomasum
rumen

Question 1

what history question drives all decisions

Answer 1

DIM

Question 2

the most common problem first two weeks PP

Answer 2

uterus

Question 3

three metabolic issues

Answer 3

hypocalcemia- 24hr pp
ketosis- nervous vs subclinical
acidosis-subclinical

Question 4

you see mastitis. what is your three types

Answer 4

subclinical (increased scc)
local (abnormal milk)
systemic (abnormal cow and milk)

Question 5

systemic mastitis most often caused by

Answer 5

coliform bacteria

Question 6

where are coliform bacteria from

Answer 6

environment

Question 7

three reasons for mastitis treatment failure

Answer 7

super bug (exclusion diag)
late detection
bad treatment protocol

Question 8

basics of coliform mastitis treatment

Answer 8

fluid therapy
antibiotics
NSAIDs

Question 9

when does hypocalcemia commonly happen in cows? in sheep?

Answer 9

cows- first 24hours
sheep- preparturition
bitches- peak lactation

Question 10

cow peak lactation

Answer 10

60 DIM

Question 11

three things you observe about the cow from afar

Answer 11

chewing cud
RR
attitude

Question 12

cows with severe systemic illness should have a fever

Answer 12

false. some can have normal temps and some can be hypothermic

Question 13

location of normal pings?

Answer 13

NONE on LEFT
right ping at rumen in PLF

Question 14

where is a classic LDA ping

Answer 14

Left side. last couple rib spaces

Question 15

left sided ping in PLF

Answer 15

empty rumen

Question 16

ping right along spine on both sides

Answer 16

free gas. likely peritonitis if bilateral

Question 17

rule of thumb for hydration status check

Answer 17

1 sec = 1% dehydration
sunken eyes = >7%

Question 18

right sided ping in last 3-4 ribs

Answer 18

RDA or RTA

cecum torsion least likely