Small Ruminant Diseases Flashcards
What is the causative agent of Big Head?
Clostridium
What are the clinical signs of Big Head in sheep?
head butting and fighting causes bruising or laceration and edematous swelling
What is the causative agent of Black Disease?
Clostridium novyi Type B
What can be expected to find upon necropsy of a suspected Black disease patient?
liver necrosis
What are the clinical signs of Brucellosis?
abortion (rare), epididymitis (more common)
What is the treatment for Brucellosis?
no treatment
What are the clinical signs of Caseous Lymphadenitis?
abscesses of liver and lung (internal form) and lymph nodes (external form)
What is one of the most common causes of abortions in goats?
Chlamydophilosis
What is Chlamydophilosis also called?
Enzootic Abortion of Ewes (EAE)
What are the clinical signs of Type A Clostridium Perfringens?
diarrhea in neonates
What are the clinical signs of Types B and C Clostridium Perfringens?
lamb dysentery
What type of Clostridium Perfringens is most common in goats?
Type C
What are the clinical signs of Type D Clostridium Perfringens?
usually affect feed lot lambs, can cause sudden death
Who does Joint ill usually occur in?
kids
What are the clinical signs of joint ill?
warm, painful, swollen joints, lameness, fever, umbilical cord abscessation, and leukocytosis with left shift
What is Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies also called?
Scrapie
What is the causative agent of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies?
Prion
What is the treatment for Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies?
no treatment
What is the number one cause of abortion in sheep?
Vibriosis
What are the treatments for Vibriosis?
antibiotics and vaccination
What is the Bluetongue transmitted by?
Culicoides gnat
How is Caprine Arthritis and Encephalitis (CAE) transmitted?
transmitted from ewe to kid through colostrum but can be spread by contaminated equipment
What are the clinical signs of Caprine Arthritis and Encephalitis (CAE)?
neurologic, arthritic, and mastitis
What is the treatment for Caprine Arthritis and Encephalitis (CAE)?
no treatment
What are the clinical signs of Contagious Ecthyma/ORF?
lesions in oral cavity, eyelids, feet, and teats; lameness
What is the most common ocular disease of lambs?
entropion
What is Hereditary Chondrodysplasia also called?
spider lamb syndrome
What breeds does Hereditary Chondrodysplasia show in?
Suffolk or Hampshire breeds
What is the treatment for Metritis?
prostaglandins and oxytocin
