Aspiration Pneumonia in Farm Animals
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What is a common cause of aspiration pneumonia in farm animals?

  • Excessive feeding
  • Lack of exercise
  • Administration of antibiotics
  • Dipping of animals when they are weak or by keeping their heads under for too long (correct)

    • What may lead to aspiration of food or water in animals?

  • Inadequate water intake
  • Excessive exercise
  • Paralysis or obstruction of the larynx, pharynx, or esophagus (correct)
  • High protein diet

    • What is a common syndrome associated with calves under 2 weeks of age?

  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Meconium aspiration syndrome (correct)
  • Pleurisy
  • Respiratory distress syndrome

    • What are the clinical findings associated with aspiration pneumonia?

    <p>Polypnea, cough, moist rals, consolidation, and pleuritic friction rub</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the severity of aspiration pneumonia depend on bacteria introduced?

    <p>It is usually mixed causing acute gangrenous pneumonia with a putrid odor on breath</p> Signup and view all the answers

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