TOPIC 4: DZ ACCIDENTS Flashcards
causes of abnormalities
genetic and envt effects
polymelia is common in holstein cattle which is brought by recessive genetic conditions
false. angus cattle
known as curly calf syndrome due to crooked joints
arthrogryposis complex
what breed of cattle is predisposed to arthrogryposis complex
charolais breed
brachyspina is a common recessive genetic condition in angus breeds
holstein
Biggest component in the largest pregnancy wastage
embryonic death
also known as perinatal mortality
stillbirth
stillbirth happens ___ hours before parturition
12-48hrs
Well Known in cattle, but occurs also in sheep goats camel
freemartinism
in freemartinism, 92% of heifers born co-twin to bulls are ___
sterile
why are freemartin females sterile
transfer of antimullerian hormone
single born freemartin females can occur
true
Induces intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR)
undernutrition
deficiency causing Anophthalmia or microphthalmia
vit A
how to prevent vit a deficiency
cod liver oil, rich in vit a,d, FAs
vit a deficiency in cattles can be associated with lack of _____
green feed
important in formation of bone
vit A, calcium
abortion is pregnancy loss after fetal period ___ days
> 42 days
if <42 days ang death, it is considered as
embryonic death
disintegration of fetus after completion of organogenesis
fetal resorption
fetal resorption is when nothing comes out of the vulva, no expulsion, but few discharges T/F
false. no discharge
what is vitamin b2
Riboflavin
what is vit b3
niacin
what is vit b6
pyridoxine
what is vit b5
pantothenic acid
what is vit b7
biotin
what is vit b9
folic acid
what is vit b12
cobalamin, cyanocobalamin
what is vit b1
thiamine
caused Anomalous limb development in pigs
vit b2 deficiency
Lack of this leads to: Hydrocephalus
vit b3 and b12 deficiency
hydrocephalus is increased spinal synovial fluid in the cranium T/F
false. cerebrospinal fluid
hydrocephalus causes spherical head shape T/F
dome-shaped
Affect in perinatal devt and survival
vit b6 deficiency
Detrimental to embryo and devt
folic acid deficiency
term for Protruding brain tissue out of skull
exencephaly
term for Absence of calvarium
exencephaly
causes eye and brain abnormalities
pathothenic acid def.