Surgery of the Head & Respiratory System Flashcards
Understand anatomy of the head, horn, & sinuses Know when/what to use based on animal size Understand complications
1
Q
Why do we put nose rings in cows?
A
To inhibit self/other suckling
2
Q
What agent causes Lumpy Jaw?
A
Actinomyces bovis
G+ filamentous bacT;
produces sulphur granules
3
Q
How would we surgically treat lumpy jaw?
what about long term??
A
Resection of bone masses
- PPG injections
- oral tetracyclines
- antibiotic impregnated beads
- sodium iodide
4
Q
How much skin do we need to include when dehorning?
A
1cm ring of haired skin
5
Q
When dehorning a goat, what nerve would we block & how?
A
Cornual Branch
Infratrochlear n.
SQ, over the orbit
lacrimal—>b/t eye & horn
6
Q
When is the best time to disbud buck vs. doe kids?
A
Bucks: 3-5 days
Does: 5-7 days
7
Q
When does the frontal sinus extend into the horn?
A
4-6 months
8
Q
If sinusitis is secondary to dehorning, what is the likely etiologic agent?
what if it’s not related to dehorning?
A
Trueperella pyogenes
Pasteurella multocida
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