Small Ruminant- Chronic Wasting Disease

Question 1

what are problems with chronic wasting syndrome?

Answer 1

decreased quality of life
shortened lifespan
decreased production
decreased economic potential

Question 2

what causes ovine progressive pneumonia and caprine arthritis encephalitis?

Answer 2

small ruminant lentiviruses

Question 3

when does the arthritic form of ovine progressive pneumonia and caprine arthritis encephalitis set in?

Answer 3

1-2 years old

Question 4

which form of ovine progressive pneumonia and caprine arthritis encephalitis can we manage?

Answer 4

arthritic form

Question 5

what does the mastitic form of ovine progressive pneumonia and caprine arthritis encephalitis look like?

Answer 5

firm udder that appears full, no systemic or classic of mastitis

Question 6

what is the ELISA test for ovine progressive pneumonia and caprine arthritis encephalitis?

Answer 6

small ruminant lentivirus antibody test

Question 7

what causes johne’s disease?

Answer 7

Mycobacterium avium subsp paratuberculosis

Question 8

how does johne’s enter the body?

Answer 8

via ileum

Question 9

what causes caseous lymphadenitis?

Answer 9

Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis

Question 10

what is the incubation period of caseous lymphadenitis?

Answer 10

3 weeks-6 months

Question 11

what is the definitive way to diagnose caseous lymphadenitis?

Answer 11

bacterial culture

Question 12

when is coccidiosis usually a clinical problem?

Answer 12

in young
1-6 months old, most clinical disease at 4-8 weeks

Question 13

what are subacute clinical signs of coccidiosis?

Answer 13

poor growth
weight loss

Question 14

what is a major risk factor of coccidiosis?

Answer 14

stress: weaning