small ruminant past questions

Question 1

what can we not use on ewes with gestational ketosis?

• Dextrose because their liver cannot process
• steroid because it causes miscarriage
• vitamin B1 because it damages the foetus
• hay because it causes obstruction in the intestines

Answer 1

steroid because it caused miscarriage

Question 2

which pathogen causes poly arthritis most commonly after tail docking/ castration in growing lambs?

• streptococcus spp.
• staphylococcus spp.
• E. coli
• E. rhusiopathiae

Answer 2

E. rhusiopathiae

Question 3

how can toe granuloma be treated in small ruminants?

• compression bandage after excision
• black on healthy claw after excision
• antibiotic NSAIDs
• foot bathing every 2-3 weeks until symptoms disappear

Answer 3

compression bandage after excision

Question 4

what is the most preferable treatment for metritis in sheep?

Answer 4

oxytetracycline Iv. and dexmethasome

Question 5

which vein is used for distal limb via vascular infusion for sheep?

• V. saphena medialis
• V. saphena lateralis
• V. saphena dorsalis
• V. saphena ventralis

Answer 5

V. saphena lateralis

Question 6

which combination is true for clinical signs of gangrenous mastitis in sheep?

• T > 40˚C, P > 120/min, R (increased)
• T normal, P > 102/min, R (decreased)
• T < 40˚C, P< 100/ min, R (normal)
• T > 40˚C, P >120/min, R (normal)

Answer 6

• T > 40˚C, P > 120/min, R (increased)

Question 7

which part of the epididymis is removed during epididymectomy in sheep?

• some part of the tail and head
• only the tail
• some part of the tail and body
• only the head

Answer 7

only the tail

Question 8

by which symptom can we differentiate CODD from foot rot in small ruminants

Answer 8

initial location of the hoof wall separation

Question 9

where to inject the anaesthetic drug during lumbosacral anaesthesia in sheep?

Answer 9

Epidural space (subarachnoid also possible according to notes )

Question 10

when can trans abdominal US be used for pregnancy checks in sheep?

Answer 10

28-35 days

Question 11

which statement is TRUE about footrot in small ruminants?

• commonly occurs in Mediterranean areas
• caused by treponema spp.
• easily treated with antibiotic therapy
• severity and symptoms depends on the virulence of the strain of bacteria causing the illness

Answer 11

severity and symptoms depends on the virulence of the strain of bacteria causing the illness

Question 12

what cannot be the cause of vaginal prolapse in sheep?

• excess body condition
• multigravid uterus
• high fibre diets, particularly root crops
• low body condition

Answer 12

low body condition

Question 13

what is the acceptable pregnancy rate in normal breeding season in sheep flock?

• > 90%
• 50-60%
• 60-70%
• 40-50%

Answer 13

> 90%

Question 14

what is the palpation of the vas deferens?

• bone
• cartilage
• swab
• soft

Answer 14

cartilage

Question 15

in which species do we see side effects of lidocaine in a therapeutic dose?

• cattle
• small ruminants
• both of them
• none of them

Answer 15

small ruminants

Question 16

why should TIVA be used less frequently in small ruminants?

Answer 16

regurgitation –> aspiration –> pneumonia

ruminal bloat –> respiratory function

Question 17

which clinical sign is NOT valid for metritis in sheep?

• Ewe spending long periods in sternal recumbency
• depressed anorexic ewe
• hungry lambs
• normal milk production

Answer 17

normal milk production

Question 18

what would you predict if you see only the tail of the lamb in the vaginal gap?

• 2 sided carpal flexion
• 2 sided hip flexion
• one sided hip flexion
• 2 sided shoulder flexion

Answer 18

2 sided hip flexion