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Equine, Porcine, Poultry
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Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate 1
10/15/2013

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Term
How do you take a horse's pulse?
Definition
compress facial artery against ventromedial border of mandible
Term
Types of twitches
Definition
chain-loop, rope-loop, kendal/humane twitch
Term
How does a twitch work?
Definition
Applies pressure to nerves of horse's lips
-pain = distraction
-endorphins released
Term
EIA stands for?
Definition
Equine Infectious Anemia
Term
other names for EIA
Definition
Equine Infectious Anemia, Swamp Fever
Term
How is EIA contracted?
Definition
biting or sucking arthropods carrying the retrovirus
Term
What microorganism causes EIA?
Definition
a retrovirus
Term
Test for EIA
Definition
Coggins- neg. result required to cross state lines
Term
Symptoms of EIA
Definition
anemia, icterus, depression, abortions, fever, leg and ventral edema; sometimes asymptomatic
Term
Vaccine/Tx - EIA
Definition
no vaccine, no cure - just supportive Tx

-survivors are lifelong carriers!
Term
Coggins test
Definition
An ELISA test used to detect Equine Infectious Anemia retrovirus in serum.
Term
other names for Equine Encephalomyelitis
Definition
EEE, WEE, VEE, Sleeping Sickness, Blind Staggers
Term
Blind Staggers refers to what disease?
Definition
Equine Encephalomyelitis
Term
Sleeping Sickness refers to what disease?
Definition
Equine Encephalomyelitis
Term
What microorganism causes Equine Encephalomyelitis?
Definition
Arbovirus, 3 strains (East/West/Venezuelan)
Term
How is Equine Encephalomyelitis contracted?
Definition
blood-sucking arthropod (mainly mosquitos) bites infected bird, then bites horse OR human
Term
What do EEE, WEE, and VEE refer to?
Definition
different strains of Equine Encephalomyelitis
Term
What is special about VEE?
Definition
It can be spread from horse to horse and horse to human via mosquito. It is rare now though.
Term
Symptoms of Equine Encephalomyelitis?
Definition
Terrible headache, blind staggers, compulsive walking and circling, teeth grinding, drowsiness
Term
Vaccine/TX - Equine Encephalomyelitis
Definition
Vaccinate foals at 4/6/12mo, adults 2 vaccines 2-3 weeks apart 2 weeks before mosquito season

No cure - supportive Tx
Term
Potomac Horse Fever refers to what disease?
Definition
EME, Equine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis
Term
EME stands for?
Definition
Equine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis
Term
How is EME contracted?
Definition
Ehrlichia risticii spread by blood-sucking arthropods
Term
What microorganism causes EME?
Definition
rickettsia - Ehrlichia risticii
Term
Symptoms of EME?
Definition
Severe diarrhea, Founder's, leg edema, leukopenia, anemia, abortions
Term
What is Founder's?
Definition
3rd phalanx rotates down toward sole because toxins in the blood affect blood supply to laminae.
Term
Test for Equine Encephalomyelitis?
Definition
serum titers
Term
Test for EME?
Definition
serum titers
Term
Vaccine/Tx - EME
Definition
Vaccinate spring and mid-summer

No cure - supportive Tx
Term
other names for Equine Rhinopneumonitis
Definition
Rhino, EHV-1, EHV-4, EHV
Term
EHV refers to what disease?
Definition
Equine Rhinopneumonitis
Term
What microorganism causes Equine Rhinopneumonitis?
Definition
Equine Herpes Virus
Term
Special fact about EHV?
Definition
causes 30-40% of all respiratory disease in horses
Term
How is EHV contracted?
Definition
inhalation, contact with secretions
Term
Symptoms of EHV?
Definition
Cough, profuse clear/watery nasal/ocular discharge, enlarged lymph nodes, abortions
Term
Test/Tx of EHV?
Definition
nasal/throat cultures, placenta/fetus, vaginal discharge culture, NOT serum titers (unreliable
Tx: isolate, disinfect, supportive care
Term
What microorganism causes Strangles?
Definition
Streptococcus equi
Term
Other names for Strangles?
Definition
Equine distemper, shipping fever
Term
Symptoms of Strangles?
Definition
Thick yellow snot, moist soft cough, lymphadenopathy/abscess, dyspnea
Term
How is Strangles contracted?
Definition
Inhalation/ingestion of infected droplets
Term
What disease often requires lancing of the sub-mandibular lymph nodes?
Definition
Strangles (Strep equi)
Term
lymphadenitis
Definition
inflamed lymph node
Term
lymphadenopathy
Definition
infected lymph node
Term
What is Bastard Strangles?
Definition
systemic infection of Strep equi in foals
Term
Test/Tx for Strangles
Definition
culture nasal/lymph discharge

Tx: strict iso/sanitation, long-term antibiotics; vaccine not helpful in outbreak
Term
Equine Influenza aka
Definition
Horse Flu
Term
What microorganism causes Horse Flu?
Definition
Influenza virus types 1 and 2
Term
Most susceptible to Horse Flu?
Definition
2-3 years old
Term
Prime concern for animal in viral respiratory infection?
Definition
secondary bacterial infection - use antibiotics and NSAIDs
Term
Symptoms of Horse Flu?
Definition
Very high fever (106), violent persistent cough, may have blind staggers, clear snot, abortion
Term
Test/Tx of Horse Flu
Definition
serum titers, placenta/fetus

Tx: Iso/disinfect, vaccinate healthy, not sick
Term
EVA refers to what disease?
Definition
Equine Viral Arteritis
Term
What causes EVA?
Definition
Togavirus (equine specific)
Term
How is EVA contracted?
Definition
stallion's urine/semen during coitus
Term
Symptoms of EVA?
Definition
very high fever (106), severe pitting edema of legs, swelling around eyes, eye/nose discharge, diarrhea, abortions
Term
Who is susceptible to EVA?
Definition
Mares get the symptoms, stallions are usually just carriers
Term
Test/Tx of EVA?
Definition
nasal/urine/semen swabs

Tx: supportive care
Term
vaccination schedule for EIA
Definition
no vaccine available
Term
vaccination schedule for Sleeping Sickness
Definition
-foals at 4/6/12mo
-adults 2 vaccs 2-3 weeks apart 2 weeks before mosquito season
Term
vaccination schedule for Potomac
Definition
vaccinate spring and midsummer
Term
vaccination schedule for EHV
Definition
-foal: 3-4mo, then every 3mo
-pregnant mare: killed virus at 5/7/9mo gestation
Term
vaccination schedule for Strangles?
Definition
vaccination is not useful during outbreak because serotypes change so quickly
Term
vaccination schedule for Horse Flu?
Definition
-foals: at 2mo, then every 1-2mo til maturity
-adults: yearly
Term
vaccination schedule for EVA?
Definition
mare/stallions 3 weeks prior to breeding
Term
What microorganism causes tetanus?
Definition
Clostridium tetani
Term
How is tetanus contracted?
Definition
In the environment, in horse poop ---> puncture wound (anaerobic)
Term
Symptoms of tetanus?
Definition
paralysis from front to rear, hyperesthesia, prolapse of nictitating membranes, eventual death
Term
Test/Tx of tetanus
Definition
No test

Tx: tetanus antitoxin, penicillin
Term
How does the Tx for tetanus work?
Definition
antitoxin contains Abs against the toxin; penicillin kills the bacteria so no more toxin can be produced
Term
tetanus toxoid
Definition
stimulates immune system to produce antibodies to tetanus (active immunity)
Term
tetanus antitoxin
Definition
contains antibodies to tetanus, imparts temporary immunity to recipient (passive immunity)
Term
Vaccination schedule for tetanus?
Definition
unvacc/unknown: 2 doses toxoid 1-2mo apart

mare: toxoid pre-breeding, 1-2mo before foaling

foals (f/vacc mares) at 2/4/6 mo
Term
What is Joint Ill / Navel Ill?
Definition
disease of neonate by infectious agent entering umbilicus and spreading through body
Term
omphalbophlebitis
Definition
just infection of the umbilicus (navel ill)
Term
polyarthritis
Definition
inflammation and pain of several joints (joint ill)
Term
microorganisms associated with joint ill / navel ill
Definition
Strep spp, E. coli, Actinobacillus equuli, Staph. aureus
Term
Test/Tx for joint ill / navel ill?
Definition
Joint/throat/nasal/rectal swabs

Tx: supportive care, extremely intensive and unrewarding
Term
3 stages of parturition
Definition
1. prep for delivery
2. expulsion of fetus
3. expulsion of placenta
Term
prep for delivery
Definition
stage 1 of parturition
-cervical dilation/relaxation
-animal restless, seeks isolation
-tailhead up
-positioning of fetus
Term
expulsion of fetus
Definition
stage 2 of parturition
-abdom. straining / uterine contractions
-presentation, position, posture of fetus = important
Term
presentation of fetus
Definition
anterior or posterior end of calf at dam's vulva
Term
position of fetus
Definition
calf's spine in relation to dam's sacrum
Term
posture of fetus
Definition
legs/neck in relation to body
Term
breech
Definition
posterior presentation
Term
frank breech
Definition
posterior presentation, dorsal-sacral position, hind limbs tucked
Term
How is pregnancy maintained?
Definition
progesterone from corpus luteum
Term
Where in the body is progesterone produced?
Definition
corpus luteum
Term
What kind of fermenter is a ruminant?
Definition
pre-gastric fermenter
Term
What kind of fermenter is an equine?
Definition
hind-gut fermenter
Term
roughage vs concentrate
Definition
R: legume, non-legume
C: grains, protein supplements, by-products
Term
Define nutrient.
Definition
compound that aids support of life
Term
examples of nutrients
Definition
energy (carbs/fats), proteins, vitamins, minerals, water
Term
"all in, all out" refers to...
Definition
Breed, farrow, etc. all pigs as one group, so that buildings can be disinfected in between groups.
Term
# nipples on a pig?
Definition
12
Term
polyestrous
Definition
-sows and cows
-heat every 21d all year round
Term
Define heat/estrus
Definition
the time when a female is receptive to a male
Term
seasonal polyestrous
Definition
-sheep/goats start 21d cycle in the fall to give birth in spring
-horses start 21d cycle in fall
Term
pig gestation length
Definition
115d (3mo 3wk 3d)
Term
pigs birth -> harvest takes
Definition
6mo
Term
types of swine farms
Definition
farrow -> finish
feeders (75-220#)
growers (>100#)
finishers (175-200#)
Term
describe porcine copulation
Definition
-male ejaculates for 10min, huge amount of semen
-corkscrew penis
-female does all the squeezing
Term
When do gilts go into estrus?
Definition
6mo
Term
Gilts are highly stimulated if boar is near because of...
Definition
pheromones in his urine
Term
Another term for "boar taint"?
Definition
preputial diverticulum
Term
What is boar taint?
Definition
it scents the urine and semen, smells like the worst tomcat urine ever
Term
Another term for "sheath"?
Definition
prepuce
Term
Piglets are born ___ and needing ___.
Definition
hypothermic, iron
Term
Procedures done on baby pigs?
Definition
-needle teeth cut (because they hurt the teat)
-tails docked (they are targets for aggression)
-males castrated (boar meat = gross)
Term
Pigs are cost-efficient because they have the highest ___ and ___ of all meat animals.
Definition
feed efficiency & rate of growth
Term
Pig farms that follow certain standards of animal care are called...
Definition
Swine Welfare Certified
Term
When intelligent animals are crowded together in a confined space they lose __ _ __ and become __ __.
Definition
sense of self, highly agitated
Term
Agitated pigs attack each other's __ and __.
Definition
ears, tail
Term
How to reduce pig stress?
Definition
-bowling balls as toys
-fresh air
Term
A welfare rule requires that the pig farm owner must __ every day.
Definition
walk through the pens
Term
Never go into a pen with a __ & __.
Definition
sow and babies
Term
Most swine operations in the US are __ __.
Definition
total confinement
Term
High levels of pit gases can cause...
Definition
-stress
-pneumonia
-death
Term
manure pit gases include:
Definition
-methane (CH3)
-CO2
-Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)
-Ammonia (NH3)
-Nitrous Oxide (NO)
Term
NO is found in manure pits but is also a __ gas, which can kill.
Definition
silage
Term
types of fans in a pig operation
Definition
pit fans, wall fans, ceiling fans
Term
If the __ fans go too fast, cold air is sucked in through the __ fans.
Definition
pit, ceiling
Term
If the __ or __ fans go too fast, pit gases are sucked into the pig area.
Definition
ceiling or wall
Term
Which states are the highest swine producers?
Definition
North Carolina and Iowa
Term
Gilt's weight at puberty?
Definition
150-250lbs
Term
A gilt is culled if she does not conceive after _ tries.
Definition
3
Term
What is standing heat?
Definition
When a female pig is in estrus, her ears will pop up and she will stand in a receptive stance.
Term
Waxing in horses?
Definition
When a horse is 24hr within foaling, her teats will leak a waxy milk.
Term
What does it mean if a pregnant pig shows milk?
Definition
she will farrow within 24hrs
Term
3 most popular breeds of swine in the US
Definition
Hampshire, Duroc, Yorkshire
Term
Chester White
Definition
floppy ears, white coat
Term
'Shire
Definition
erect ears
Term
Berkshire
Definition
-erect ears, white face/feet/tail tip
- smaller litters
Term
Duroc
Definition
-floppy ears, red/auburn, mean
-best mothers, lots of milk
-lots of good meat
Term
Hampshire
Definition
-erect ears, black w/white belt around front legs/body
-very popular
-even personality
Term
Landrace
Definition
-floppy ears, white
-not great mothers
Term
Poland-China
Definition
-floppy ears, really dumb - bad mothers
-gain weight easily
Term
Spot
Definition
-floppy ears, crossed most often with Hampshire
Term
Yorkshire
Definition
-erect ears, all white
Term
"Mr. Cool"
Definition
-double muscled pietrain
-black with white spots
Term
Hamp/York cross
Definition
-blue butt
-erect ears
-lots of meat
Term
Digestive tract of chickens
Definition
beak/mouth -> crop -> proventriculus -> gizzard -> ceca -> cloaca -> vent
Term
Domestic chicken begin to lay eggs at __.
Definition
5mo (vs in the wild at 7mo)
Term
Eggs for human consumption are called...
Definition
table eggs
Term
Egg sized is determined by...
Definition
the number of oz a dozen eggs weighs
Term
Egg grade is determined by...
Definition
internal structures within the egg, as seen by candling
Term
Egg sizes:
Definition
Jumbo, XL, L, Sm, PeeWee
Term
Egg Grades:
Definition
AA, A, B
Term
Eggs that are cracked or somehow unfit for human consumption are used in...
Definition
cosmetics
Term
Part of the chicken's GIT with lots of mucus and water?
Definition
crop
Term
Part of the chicken's GIT that churns and mixes?
Definition
proventriculus
Term
Part of the chicken's GIT that is the "workhorse," crushing seeds?
Definition
gizzard
Term
last 3 steps of a chicken's GIT?
Definition
ceca -> cloaca -> vent
Term
3 things pass out the vent:
Definition
feces, urine, eggs
Term
Feces, urine, and eggs all pass out the chicken's __.
Definition
vent
Term
White eggs come from __.
Definition
Leghorns
Term
Brown eggs come from __.
Definition
RI Reds or Barred Rocks
Term
Lay egg -> hatch chick takes how long?
Definition
21d
Term
Chickens can lay without being __.
Definition
bred
Term
Chicken used in fast food, stews and soups is from __.
Definition
old layers
Term
2 general categories of chicken (what are they kept for?)
Definition
layers, broilers
Term
Male layer chick castrated and raised for meat.
Definition
capon
Term
Capons are caged or floor-fed for __.
Definition
5-6mo
Term
Capons reach __# and are __.
Definition
10-14#, expensive
Term
remove chicken combs
Definition
dub
Term
processing of layer females
Definition
debeak, dewattle, dub, toe trim
Term
__% of all layer are caged in density of 6-24 birds per cage, or _x_ per bird.
Definition
98%, 8"x8"
Term
_% layers are floor maintained
Definition
2%
Term
Why are chickens debeaked?
Definition
to prevent cannibalism
Term
McDonald's expanded chicken density to _x_ about 5-6 years ago.
Definition
9"x9"
Term
Layers naturally molt after about __ of laying.
Definition
1 year
Term
During a molt, a layer can't __.
Definition
lay eggs, because all energy goes into creating new feathers. Won't lay for 4-6 wks.
Term
Describe forced molting
Definition
At ~11mo, producer lowers feed/light/heat, layers complete molt in 4wks and then have higher egg production and grade for about 6-8mo
Term
Europe and Canada do not allow the practice of __ in chickens.
Definition
forced molting
Term
The AVMA is currently discussing the practice of __ in chickens.
Definition
forced molting
Term
True free range eggs have __.
Definition
orange yolks
Term
Cage-free does not necessarily mean __.
Definition
free range
Term
Phenomenon in which chickens freak out and kill each other inadvertently due to small space.
Definition
noise panic (from slammed door, e.g.)
Term
Broilers are harvested at __ and weigh about __.
Definition
2mo, 5#
Term
After hatching and sexing, broilers are ____ because __.
Definition
separated and sent to male or female units, because males eat more and grow faster.
Term
Eutocia- think of the fetus in a __ stance.
Definition
diving - head first, front limbs out in front
Term
We want the fetus' hooves to face __ for eutocia.
Definition
palmar surface down toward ground
Term
posterior presentation and palmar surfaces up occurs in __ to __% of litter animals
Definition
20-50%
Term
If you only see the fetus' tail coming out, you have a __ __.
Definition
frank breech
Term
Dams must be in __ __ __ before you begin assisting with birth.
Definition
right lateral recumbency
Term
Hormone that opens up the pubic symphesis? Where is it produced?
Definition
relaxin, from the anterior pituitary gland
Term
primiparous
Definition
never given birth before
Term
word for a female animal that has never before given birth
Definition
primiparous
Term
__ __ bond slowly or not at all.
Definition
primiparous mares
Term
Dam must be in _____ before assisting with birth.
Definition
right lateral recumbency
Term
What hormone opens the pubic symphysis? Where is it from?
Definition
Relaxin from anterior pituitary gland
Term
What is the word for an animal who has never before given birth?
Definition
primiparous
Term
What usually happens to the umbilical cord when a cow gives birth?
Definition
It's squished by dam's pelvis and snaps like a bungee cord, preventing blood loss and invasion by bacteria.
Term
__ of a foal's blood is in the umbilical cord.
Definition
1/4
Term
Don't touch the foal's umbilicus until it __ __.
Definition
stops pulsating (with blood flow)
Term
How do you treat the umbilicus?
Definition
Clamp 4-6" from baby, tie string distally to clamp
Term
Do NOT assist with dystocia without knowing these 3 things:
Definition
-normal reproductive anatomy
-normal parturition behavior
-normal post partum behavior
Term
Never assist with dystocia without these 3 conditions:
Definition
-proper equipment
-prep of dam
-sanitation procedures
Term
Name for the special feature of neonates' hooves?
Definition
golden hoof
Term
What is special about a neonate's hooves?
Definition
-soft cartilage to protect uterus
-dries/hardens after birth
Term
When assisting with dystocia, always keep your hand between __ and __.
Definition
hoof, uterine wall
Term
How to attach an OB chain?
Definition
Loop over hand, place above fetlock, tighten, half-hitch below fetlock
Term
Other names for calf jack?
Definition
breech plate, "come-along"
Term
A breech plate has incredible __ and care must be taken not to injure the neonate's limbs.
Definition
torque
Term
Examples of roughages
Definition
-hay
-silage (fermenting whole corn stalks, e.g.)
-pasture
Term
Examples of concentrates
Definition
-grains
-protein supplements (SBOM)
-by-products
Term
What is a legume?
Definition
Plant that has root nodules which store and releases nitrogen, e.g. soy beans
Term
NPN stands for...?
Definition
non-protein nitrogen (e.g. urea)
Term
What is a NPN?
Definition
-bugs use N to make their own protein
-urea is a by-product
-urea can be fed to cows
Term
TDN stands for...?
Definition
total digestible nutrients
Term
TDN describes the __ in feed.
Definition
energy
Term
"hot feed"
Definition
high-energy feed such as corn
Term
TMR
Definition
total maintenance ration
Term
VFAs are absorbed through the __, enter __, and flow to __, where they are converted to __.
Definition
-absorbed through rumen lining
-enter portal vein
-flow to liver
-convert to glucose
Term
Some VFAs are diverted from the liver via the __ and flow to the __ where they are converted into __.
Definition
-hepatic vein
-udder
-lactose
Term
Ammonia is absorbed through the __, flows via the __ to the __, where it is changed into __.
Definition
-absorbed through rumen lining
-flows via portal vein
-to liver
-changed to urea
Term
Example of a NPN?
Definition
urea
Term
SBOM
Definition
soybean oil meal
Term
How is SBOM made?
Definition
-crush soybeans
-remove oil
-mash up the rest, cook it
-add to feed as protein supplement
Term
Bugs convert plant carbs into __.
Definition
VFAs
Term
Bugs convert plant proteins into __.
Definition
VFAs and ammonia.
Term
Bugs convert plant fat into __.
Definition
VFAs
Term
Urea can be mixed with __ to make it palatable to cattle with a urea deficiency.
Definition
molasses
Term
What element is severely lacking in Midwest soil?
Definition
selenium
Term
Bo-Se / E-Se
Definition
bovine / equine selenium and vitamin E
Term
What is forage poisoning?
Definition
selenium toxicity in areas with high levels of selenium in the soil
Term
#1 nutrient?
Definition
water!
Term
Minimum protein level in ration for all livestock ranges from...
Definition
8-21%
Term
Without selenium, __ cannot be utilized by livestock.
Definition
vitamin E
Term
What two elements must be supplemented to Midwest livestock?
Definition
selenium and vitamin E
Term
Livestock drink ~__gal/__# body weight each day.
Definition
1 gal / 100#
Term
Livestock eat ~__% body weight in feed each day.
Definition
2-3%
Term
Metabolism of fat will yield __x as much energy as the metabolism of carbs.
Definition
2.25x
Term
Corn - TDN and protein content?
Definition
High TDN, Low protein
Term
Oats - TDN and protein content?
Definition
Avg. TDN, Low protein
Term
SBOM - TDN and protein content?
Definition
High TDN, High protein
Term
homeothermic
Definition
maintain certain body temperature
Term
TNZ
Definition
thermoneutral zone
Term
What is the TNZ?
Definition
The temperature that an animal should be in 24/7.
Term
What causes "goosebumps"?
Definition
pilomotor response
Term
How do livestock cool off?
Definition
-panting (except horses)
-sweating (only horses)
Term
The only livestock that can sweat?
Definition
Horses
Term
Livestock which cannot pant?
Definition
Horses
Term
4 modes of temperature loss
Definition
-evaporation
-convection
-conduction
-radiation
Term
SG Colostrum - Dairy Cow
Definition
at least 1.050
Term
SG Colostrum - Mare
Definition
at least 1.060
Term
3 types of immunity
Definition
-active
-passive
-innate
Term
SG
Definition
specific gravity
Term
Instrument used to measure level of Igs in colostrum?
Definition
colostrometer / refractometer
Term
Colostrum is high in... (6 things)
Definition
-calcium
-glucose
-Ig
-fats
-proteins
-growth promoters
Term
Most important immunoglobulin in livestock?
Definition
IgG (IgG - pigs)
Term
When does the dam start producing Ig in the udder?
Definition
4-6wk pre-partum
Term
What structure sends milk straight to the abomasum in the neonate?
Definition
milk/esophageal/reticular groove
Term
Special feature of neonate GIT?
Definition
enterocytes allow large Ig molecules to pass into the bloodstream
Term
Antibodies congregate to areas with...
Definition
highest pathogen concentration (mucosa, umbilicus)
Term
Neonate must ingest adequate volumes of colostrum in the first ___ hrs post-partum.
Definition
6-12 hrs
Term
IgG in dam's milk decreases 50% by __ hrs post-partum.
Definition
12 hrs
Term
Neonate's enterocytes only last for __ hrs post-partum.
Definition
12 hrs
Term
FTP
Definition
failure of passive transfer
Term
Cornerstone of all neonatal health programs?
Definition
adequate passive antibody transfer
Term
Ingested/absorbed Abs will protect neonate for how long?
Definition
30-60d
Term
Passive immunity lasts how long?
Definition
30-60d
Term
99% of neonates are born __.
Definition
immunocompetent
Term
Immunocompetent
Definition
able to produce its own antibodies
Term
When does a neonate have active immunity?
Definition
30-60d post-partum
Term
Define FTP.
Definition
neonate does not have adequate serum levels of antibodies
Term
Reasons for FTP? (4)
Definition
-neonate does not ingest enough colostrum (born injured)
-dam does not produce enough colostrum (pp mastitis)
-dam leaks colostrum pre-partum (waxing)
-dam produces very dilute colostrum (dairy cows)
Term
How to determine if a neonate has FTP?
Definition
check blood/serum for Ab concentration
Term
When to perform Cite/Card test?
Definition
24-48hr PP
Term
SG measures...
Definition
how much thicker a liquid is than water (SG increases as particles increase)
Term
Tool used to measure Ig level specifically in dairy cow colostrum?
Definition
hydrometer with weight inside
Term
Colostrum is usually (what color?) because of __.
Definition
golden because of fats
Term
How can we prevent FTP?
Definition
-determine SG of colostrum
-only feed colostrum with proper SG
Term
Colostrum protocol for dairy calves?
Definition
1-2 qts colostrum STAT with esophageal feeder, then every 6-8 hr for 1-3 d (may use bottle)
Term
Name 2 components of innate immunity?
Definition
-natural (species-specific diseases) -inflammatory response
Term
Treatment for FTP?
Definition
-bottled IgG reconstituted with sterile water, given IV if after 12hr PP
-colostrum replacement with nutrition but not IgG
Term
Name the 5 immunoglobulins
Definition
G M A D E
Term
IgA
Definition
mucosa
Term
IgM
Definition
URT, eyes
Term
IgG
Definition
universal
Term
IgE
Definition
eyes, reproductive, allergies/parasites
Term
IgD
Definition
less understood; anti-cancer?
Term
If mare has little/no colostrum, or if mare dies, how to treat the foal?
Definition
-Use bovine colostrum with SG at least 1.060
-Or contact equine associations
Term
What is colostrum banking?
Definition
Saving 1qt of mare's proper-SG colostrum in case someone needs it.
Term
How do you store banked colostrum?
Definition
-seal by the pint and freeze
-label with SG
Term
How long does banked colostrum last?
Definition
1 year (equine), indefinitely (bovine)
Term
How to thaw banked colostrum?
Definition
double boiler
Term
paralytic ileus
Definition
Colicky horse's spasming intestinal muscles eventually tire out and stop moving. Horse may appear to be free of pain, but the stomach contents begin to rot.
Term
In horses, colic is separated into _ broad categories based on __.
Definition
3 categories based on the level of pain
Term
3 categories of equine colic?
Definition
acute, subacute, chronic/recurrent
Term
Another term for colic?
Definition
gastric dilatation and volvulus
Term
Chronic/recurrent equine colic is often caused by...
Definition
migrating Strongylus vulgaris larvae
Term
Subacute equine colic may be caused by...
Definition
-impaction or spasmodic colic
-excitement, unusual activity
-long/cold drinks
-retained meconium (1st stool) in foal
Term
Acute equine colic may be caused by...
Definition
-gastric dilatation and volvulus
-enteritis
-anthrax
-flatulence
Term
Signs of equine colic
Definition
-restlessness
-pain (looking at flank, lying down for long periods, geldings protrude penis)
Term
Pain in equine colic is usually __.
Definition
intermittant
Term
Symptoms of severe cases of equine colic
Definition
-patchy sweating
-sobbing respirations
-rapid pulse of small amplitude
-clammy skin
Term
Horses with colic may injure themselves by...
Definition
making severe, rash movements
Term
A gas-filled intestine or colon makes the sound of __ __.
Definition
gassy pings
Term
borborygmi
Definition
loud gut sounds
Term
Borborygmi may be present in __ colic.
Definition
spasmodic
Term
Few or absent gut sounds in a colicky horse indicates...
Definition
impaction colic
Term
How can one diagnose the etiology of equine colic?
Definition
rectal exam
-feel for mass (impaction), gaseous distension (flatulent), enlarged obstructed blood vessel (verminous aneurysm)
Term
What diseases can be confused with colic in the equine?
Definition
-hepatitis
-laminitis
-urethral obstructions
-tetanus
-peritonitis
Term
General principles for treatment of equine colic?
Definition
-analgesia to prevent self-injury -lubricants like mineral oil -parasympathomimetics for impaction -antispasmodics perhaps -rapid IV infusion of balanced electrolytes in case of shock -corticosteroids perhaps -surgical intervention perhaps
Term
3 types of comb found in chickens (name and describe):
Definition
-single: points, blade, base
-rose: rounded points, spike, base
-pea: looks fat in the pic in our notes
Term
In 2000, the American public consumed ____ eggs.
Definition
68 billion
Term
What is the glandular stomach in chickens? The muscular stomach?
Definition
glandular = proventriculus
muscular = gizzard
Term
Laying to hatching in turkeys takes how many days?
Definition
28
Term
Caged birds have an increased incidence of __ __ due to lack of exercise.
Definition
bone fragility
Term
Why does molting halt egg production?
Definition
-birds molt in response to gradually decreasing light

Light > eye > hypothalamus > FSH > egg production

So lack of light decreases FSH and egg production
Term
In 2000, Americans consumed ____ broiler meat per capita.
Definition
80#
Term
Americans consume about ___ per capita of turkey a year.
Definition
18#
Term
About ___ ducks are processed yearly.
Definition
21 million
Term
Geese are harvested at about ___ and dress out to be ___.
Definition
5mo, 10#
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