Unit 2 Flashcards
What are clinical signs of anthrax?
Bleeding* from orifices, blood fails to clot* no rigor*
Is anthrax reportable?
Yes
How is anthrax preventable?
Vaccination
What are clinical signs of brucellosis?
Late term abortion* and epididymitis*
What are treatments for brucellosis?
Test and slaughter*
How is brucellosis prevented?
Calfhood, bangs
How can brucellosis infect humans?
Undulent, malta fever, etc.
What are clinical signs of blackleg?
Necrotic muscle
What is calf enteritis (scours) caused by?
Colstridium*, e. coli, perfringens, cryptosporidium, and salmonella
What are clinical signs of foot rot?
Lameness, inflammation, swelling, and odor*
What are treatments of foot rot?
Debridement, topicals, foot baths* of copper/zinc sulfate, and management
What are two clinical signs of Johne’s disease?
Watery diarrhea and weight loss
What are treatment options for Johne’s disease?
None.
What are clinical signs of leptospirosis?
Abortion storms*, stillbirths, milk production loss, septicemia, etc.
What can be found in a necropsy of a cow with leptospirosis?
Dark kidneys
Is leptospirosis zoonotic?
Yes
Where is listeriosis found?
Contaminated silage
What are clinical signs of listeriosis?
Fever, facial paralysis, tongue drooping, abortions, circling
What is a clinical sign of lumpy jaw?
Mass formation on jaw
What are clinical signs of malignant edema?
Edematous* lesion, gas lesions, weight loss, fever, and toxemia
What are the two causative agents of mastitis?
Strep. agalcatiae (easy to treat)
Staph. aureus (difficult to treat)
What are the two classifications of mastitis by symptoms?
Clinical mastitis and subclinical mastitis (most costly)
What do we look for in strip cup examination for mastitis?
Odor, clumping*, blood, flakes, etc.
What does the California mastitis test detect?
Somatic cells (WBCs and sloughed epithelial cells)
When do we read California mastitis test?
10 seconds, finish by 20-30 seconds
What does purple mean in a California mastitis test?
Alkaline (normal)
What does yellow mean in a California mastitis test?
Acidic (abnormal)
What two things can cause metritis?
Retained placenta and dystocia
What are clinical signs of metritis?
Vaginal discharge*, septicemia, endotoxemia, and shock
What are clinical signs of pinkeye?
Blepharospasm, lacrimation, photophobia. keratitis, conjunctivitis, etc.
What are clinical signs of shipping fever?
Open-mouth* breathing, weight loss, wet cough, low head, depression, fever, wheezing, etc.
What vaccination can prevent shipping fever?
Enzootic pneumonia complex