35 Questions
What are common clinical signs of abomasal ulcers in cattle?
Anorexia and tachycardia
How are abomasal lesions classified based on depth according to the text?
By the degree of hemorrhage or penetration
Which test may aid in making a diagnosis of abomasal ulcers?
Ultrasonography
In severe cases of abomasal ulcers, what intervention might be required?
Blood transfusion
Which animals are abomasal ulcers very commonly found in according to the text?
South American Camelids (SAC)
What is a common disorder in high-producing dairy cattle that may present similar clinical signs to abomasal ulcers?
Abomasal displacement and volvulus
What is a common clinical sign seen in cattle with abomasal volvulus?
Anorexia
Which condition can be indistinguishable from abomasal ulceration with perforation and local peritonitis?
Traumatic Reticuloperitonitis
What tool is valuable for diagnosing peritonitis in cattle?
Ultrasonography
How can a diagnosis of abomasal ulcer be confirmed in cases with melena?
Physical examination alone
What is true about animals with abomasal lymphosarcoma?
They have a bleeding syndrome similar to abomasal ulcers
Which statement about fecal occult blood tests is correct?
"It helps determine the origin of blood in the feces"
Which diagnostic method is NOT suitable to diagnose nonperforating ulcers in the gastric wall?
"Sucrose absorption test"
What is an important aspect of treatment for animals with perforating ulcers?
"Broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy"
What does neutrophilia with a marked left shift indicate in cattle with peritonitis?
"Infection"
What is the reasoning behind antacids being ineffective in adult ruminants?
They are diluted by the large rumen volume
Which type of medication effectively increases abomasal pH in milk-fed calves but has high oral dosages?
H2-receptor antagonists
What is a key challenge in assessing the efficacy of oral omeprazole in adult ruminants?
Variability in absorption rates
In what situation is surgery indicated for perforating abomasal ulcers?
Abomasum displacement
What is the prognosis for animals with diffuse peritonitis after perforation of an abomasal ulcer?
Grave and rarely responsive to therapy
What treatment is recommended for bleeding ulcers besides dietary management and antacids?
Blood transfusions and fluid therapy
Why may PCV not reflect the severity of acute hemorrhage?
Equilibration between intravascular and extravascular fluid takes time
What is recommended regarding blood transfusions based on clinical signs and PCV levels?
'Rapid and continued IV fluid therapy' as a prerequisite for transfusion
'Stressors such as transportation, regrouping, and overcrowding' should be avoided to prevent which condition?
'Abomasal ulcers'
'Feeding coarse roughage to veal calves' with an underdeveloped rumen should be avoided to prevent what?
'Abomasal ulcers'
What is a common cause of abomasal ulcers in well-nourished suckling beef calves?
Presence of trichobezoars
Which of the following is NOT a common clinical sign of bleeding abomasal ulcers in cattle?
Peritonitis
What is a potential consequence of severe blood loss due to abomasal ulcers in cattle?
Weak pulse
How does melena presence relate to the severity of abomasal ulceration in cattle?
Absence of melena indicates a benign case
What region of the abomasum is most commonly affected by ulceration in adult cattle?
Fundic region
In which age group of calves are perforating ulcers more common?
< 4 months old
What imaging technique is useful for diagnosing abomasal ulcers with only slight bleeding and mild clinical signs?
Ultrasonography
Which condition should be considered in the differential diagnosis of abomasal ulcers with partial anorexia and decreased milk production?
Rumen acidosis
What is a potential cause of stress contributing to the pathogenesis of abomasal ulcers in cattle?
Social isolation
What diagnostic method can be crucial in cases where perforated abomasal ulcers are suspected?
Ultrasonography
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