Abomasal Volvulus and Displacement in Cattle Quiz

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What are common clinical signs of abomasal ulcers in cattle?

Hypothermia and increased milk production

Anorexia and tachycardia (correct)

Vomiting and weight gain

Diarrhea and lethargy

How are abomasal lesions classified based on depth according to the text?

By the degree of hemorrhage or penetration (correct)

By the location of the lesion within the abomasum

By the color of the lesion

By the age of the cattle affected

Which test may aid in making a diagnosis of abomasal ulcers?

Ultrasonography (correct)

X-ray

Blood sugar test

MRI

In severe cases of abomasal ulcers, what intervention might be required?

Blood transfusion Signup and view all the answers

Which animals are abomasal ulcers very commonly found in according to the text?

South American Camelids (SAC) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common disorder in high-producing dairy cattle that may present similar clinical signs to abomasal ulcers?

Abomasal displacement and volvulus Signup and view all the answers

What is a common clinical sign seen in cattle with abomasal volvulus?

Anorexia Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can be indistinguishable from abomasal ulceration with perforation and local peritonitis?

Traumatic Reticuloperitonitis Signup and view all the answers

What tool is valuable for diagnosing peritonitis in cattle?

Ultrasonography Signup and view all the answers

How can a diagnosis of abomasal ulcer be confirmed in cases with melena?

Physical examination alone Signup and view all the answers

What is true about animals with abomasal lymphosarcoma?

They have a bleeding syndrome similar to abomasal ulcers Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about fecal occult blood tests is correct?

"It helps determine the origin of blood in the feces" Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic method is NOT suitable to diagnose nonperforating ulcers in the gastric wall?

"Sucrose absorption test" Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of treatment for animals with perforating ulcers?

"Broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy" Signup and view all the answers

What does neutrophilia with a marked left shift indicate in cattle with peritonitis?

"Infection" Signup and view all the answers

What is the reasoning behind antacids being ineffective in adult ruminants?

They are diluted by the large rumen volume Signup and view all the answers

Which type of medication effectively increases abomasal pH in milk-fed calves but has high oral dosages?

H2-receptor antagonists Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge in assessing the efficacy of oral omeprazole in adult ruminants?

Variability in absorption rates Signup and view all the answers

In what situation is surgery indicated for perforating abomasal ulcers?

Abomasum displacement Signup and view all the answers

What is the prognosis for animals with diffuse peritonitis after perforation of an abomasal ulcer?

Grave and rarely responsive to therapy Signup and view all the answers

What treatment is recommended for bleeding ulcers besides dietary management and antacids?

Blood transfusions and fluid therapy Signup and view all the answers

Why may PCV not reflect the severity of acute hemorrhage?

Equilibration between intravascular and extravascular fluid takes time Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended regarding blood transfusions based on clinical signs and PCV levels?

'Rapid and continued IV fluid therapy' as a prerequisite for transfusion Signup and view all the answers

'Stressors such as transportation, regrouping, and overcrowding' should be avoided to prevent which condition?

'Abomasal ulcers' Signup and view all the answers

'Feeding coarse roughage to veal calves' with an underdeveloped rumen should be avoided to prevent what?

'Abomasal ulcers' Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of abomasal ulcers in well-nourished suckling beef calves?

Presence of trichobezoars Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common clinical sign of bleeding abomasal ulcers in cattle?

Peritonitis Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of severe blood loss due to abomasal ulcers in cattle?

Weak pulse Signup and view all the answers

How does melena presence relate to the severity of abomasal ulceration in cattle?

Absence of melena indicates a benign case Signup and view all the answers

What region of the abomasum is most commonly affected by ulceration in adult cattle?

Fundic region Signup and view all the answers

In which age group of calves are perforating ulcers more common?

< 4 months old Signup and view all the answers

What imaging technique is useful for diagnosing abomasal ulcers with only slight bleeding and mild clinical signs?

Ultrasonography Signup and view all the answers

Which condition should be considered in the differential diagnosis of abomasal ulcers with partial anorexia and decreased milk production?

Rumen acidosis Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential cause of stress contributing to the pathogenesis of abomasal ulcers in cattle?

Social isolation Signup and view all the answers

What diagnostic method can be crucial in cases where perforated abomasal ulcers are suspected?

Ultrasonography Signup and view all the answers

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What are common clinical signs of abomasal ulcers in cattle?

How are abomasal lesions classified based on depth according to the text?

Which test may aid in making a diagnosis of abomasal ulcers?

In severe cases of abomasal ulcers, what intervention might be required?

Which animals are abomasal ulcers very commonly found in according to the text?

What is a common disorder in high-producing dairy cattle that may present similar clinical signs to abomasal ulcers?

What is a common clinical sign seen in cattle with abomasal volvulus?

Which condition can be indistinguishable from abomasal ulceration with perforation and local peritonitis?

What tool is valuable for diagnosing peritonitis in cattle?

How can a diagnosis of abomasal ulcer be confirmed in cases with melena?

What is true about animals with abomasal lymphosarcoma?

Which statement about fecal occult blood tests is correct?

Which diagnostic method is NOT suitable to diagnose nonperforating ulcers in the gastric wall?

What is an important aspect of treatment for animals with perforating ulcers?

What does neutrophilia with a marked left shift indicate in cattle with peritonitis?

What is the reasoning behind antacids being ineffective in adult ruminants?

Which type of medication effectively increases abomasal pH in milk-fed calves but has high oral dosages?

What is a key challenge in assessing the efficacy of oral omeprazole in adult ruminants?

In what situation is surgery indicated for perforating abomasal ulcers?

What is the prognosis for animals with diffuse peritonitis after perforation of an abomasal ulcer?

What treatment is recommended for bleeding ulcers besides dietary management and antacids?

Why may PCV not reflect the severity of acute hemorrhage?

What is recommended regarding blood transfusions based on clinical signs and PCV levels?

'Stressors such as transportation, regrouping, and overcrowding' should be avoided to prevent which condition?

'Feeding coarse roughage to veal calves' with an underdeveloped rumen should be avoided to prevent what?

What is a common cause of abomasal ulcers in well-nourished suckling beef calves?

Which of the following is NOT a common clinical sign of bleeding abomasal ulcers in cattle?

What is a potential consequence of severe blood loss due to abomasal ulcers in cattle?

How does melena presence relate to the severity of abomasal ulceration in cattle?

What region of the abomasum is most commonly affected by ulceration in adult cattle?

In which age group of calves are perforating ulcers more common?

What imaging technique is useful for diagnosing abomasal ulcers with only slight bleeding and mild clinical signs?

Which condition should be considered in the differential diagnosis of abomasal ulcers with partial anorexia and decreased milk production?

What is a potential cause of stress contributing to the pathogenesis of abomasal ulcers in cattle?

What diagnostic method can be crucial in cases where perforated abomasal ulcers are suspected?

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