Urinary Tract Flashcards
1
Q
This is a urine sample containing pus, blood and tissue debris. What is a likely cause of this?
A
Contagious bovine pyelonephritis
2
Q
Is oxytetracycline a good antibiotics for kidney / urinary tract infections?
A
No, it is metabolised by the liver and excreted in bile. It doesn’t go through the kidneys.
3
Q
You see the following on the preputial hairs of a feedlot steer. There is a vague history of inappetance, restlessness and tail swishing. Animal appears to strain when urinating.
What is your diagnosis?
A
Urolithiasis
Occurs in feedlot steers commonly due to high phosphorous diets
4
Q
What has caused this ‘water belly’ condition?
A
Urethral rupture - probably after urolithiasis
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