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What is the primary function of the omasum in the ruminant digestive system?
What is the primary function of the omasum in the ruminant digestive system?
- Enzymatically breaks down proteins
- Stores bile for fat digestion
- Absorbs water from digested food
- Removes bicarbonate to prevent pH changes (correct)
Where is the preferred site for intramuscular (IM) injections in ruminants?
Where is the preferred site for intramuscular (IM) injections in ruminants?
- Dorsal lumbar muscles
- Pectoral muscles
- Lateral cervical muscles (correct)
- Bicep muscles
What characterizes traumatic reticulopericarditis, commonly known as hardware disease?
What characterizes traumatic reticulopericarditis, commonly known as hardware disease?
- Inflammation of the omasum lining
- Obstruction of the esophagus
- Heavy objects penetrating the pericardium from the rumen (correct)
- Accumulation of gas in the stomach
During blood collection from the tail in ruminants, what angle should the needle be inserted?
During blood collection from the tail in ruminants, what angle should the needle be inserted?
What is the primary reason for ensuring that the head of an animal is not elevated during stomach tube insertion?
What is the primary reason for ensuring that the head of an animal is not elevated during stomach tube insertion?
Which type of protein supplements should cattle not be fed to reduce the risk of Mad Cow Disease?
Which type of protein supplements should cattle not be fed to reduce the risk of Mad Cow Disease?
What is the purpose of the California mastitis test?
What is the purpose of the California mastitis test?
What is a common characteristic of heifers with subclinical mastitis?
What is a common characteristic of heifers with subclinical mastitis?
What is the primary compartment where microbial digestion occurs in ruminants?
What is the primary compartment where microbial digestion occurs in ruminants?
What method can confirm the placement of an orogastric tube in the rumen?
What method can confirm the placement of an orogastric tube in the rumen?
What is the role of the reticulum in the rumination process?
What is the role of the reticulum in the rumination process?
In which situation is rumenocentesis performed?
In which situation is rumenocentesis performed?
Which statement is correct regarding the anatomy of male ruminants?
Which statement is correct regarding the anatomy of male ruminants?
What does the term 'flanking' refer to in cattle handling?
What does the term 'flanking' refer to in cattle handling?
What is the correct dental formula for adult cattle?
What is the correct dental formula for adult cattle?
Where is the heart auscultated in cattle?
Where is the heart auscultated in cattle?
During which process is good blood drainage critical in a packinghouse?
During which process is good blood drainage critical in a packinghouse?
What is the normal frequency of eructation in cattle?
What is the normal frequency of eructation in cattle?
What is the primary function of a tail tie in livestock handling?
What is the primary function of a tail tie in livestock handling?
Which of the following is a normal vital sign range for bovines?
Which of the following is a normal vital sign range for bovines?
For how long should food and water be withheld before placing a ruminant in lateral recumbency?
For how long should food and water be withheld before placing a ruminant in lateral recumbency?
Flashcards
Cattle chute side opening
Cattle chute side opening
A cattle chute with an opening on one side, allowing easier access for animal handling in case of collapse.
Bovine rumen auscultation
Bovine rumen auscultation
Listening to the rumen contractions on the LEFT side of the bovine.
Bovine hip point
Bovine hip point
The point of the hip on both sides of a bovine, forming a 'hook' shape.
Bovine erythrocyte anomaly
Bovine erythrocyte anomaly
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IM injections in cattle
IM injections in cattle
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Ruminant stomach path
Ruminant stomach path
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Bovine holding pen time
Bovine holding pen time
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Slaughterhouse blood drainage importance
Slaughterhouse blood drainage importance
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Ruminant vitamin synthesis
Ruminant vitamin synthesis
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Mad Cow Disease prevention
Mad Cow Disease prevention
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Alfalfa and bloat
Alfalfa and bloat
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Subclinical mastitis
Subclinical mastitis
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Rumen intubation confirmation
Rumen intubation confirmation
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Calf cystocentesis
Calf cystocentesis
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Lateral cervical triangle border
Lateral cervical triangle border
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California mastitis test
California mastitis test
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Abdominal pain severity
Abdominal pain severity
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Tail blood collection angle
Tail blood collection angle
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Stomach tube care
Stomach tube care
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Rumen location
Rumen location
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Esophageal groove function
Esophageal groove function
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Study Notes
Cattle Chute and Ruminant Anatomy
- A cattle chute with a completely open side is advantageous when an animal collapses.
- Rumenal contractions are best auscultated on the left side of the bovine.
- The point of the hip bilaterally forms hooks.
- Bovine erythrocytes often have anisocytosis (this is normal).
- Intramuscular (IM) injections are preferred in cattle due to lower scarring.
- The path of feed through the ruminant stomach is rumen, reticulum, omasum, abomasum.
- Cows should not be in a holding pen for longer than 2 hours before milking.
- Proper blood drainage in the packinghouse is important for meat coloration.
- The reticulum is responsible for regurgitating food during rumination.
- The dental formula for cattle is 2(10/3 C0/1 PM3/3 M3/3) = 32.
- The deciduous (baby teeth) formula for cattle is 2 (10/3, CO/1, PM3/3) = 20.
- The quick release knot is the most common livestock restraint knot.
- The most common leukocyte in bovine blood is lymphocytes.
- Ruminant forestomach gas expulsion is called eructation.
- Normal bovine vital signs: temperature 100.4°F to 103.1°F, heart rate 40-80 bpm, respiratory rate 10-30 bpm, mucous membranes should be pink and moist, and CRT (capillary refill time) should be 1-2 seconds.
- The omasum is a stomach compartment with a layered structure (like leaves).
- Males have a sigmoid flexure in the urethra, making urinary catheter placement more challenging.
Ruminant Physiology and Diseases
- Fibrinogen is important for inflammation in ruminants.
- Tail tie placement is distal to the last coccygeal vertebra.
- Ruminants kept in lateral recumbency for over 30 minutes need food and water withheld to prevent regurgitation risks.
- Microbial digestion happens mainly in the rumen and abomasum, with hydrochloric acid digestion taking place in the abomasum.
- Ruminants can't create water-soluble vitamins.
- Preventing mad cow's disease is important, so cattle should not eat mammalian proteins.
- Alfalfa is a roughage that can cause bloat in ruminants when eaten.
- Subclinical mastitis in heifers typically has no outward symptoms.
- Proper placement of orogastric tubes can be determined by stethoscope use.
- Cystocentesis can be performed on calves to collect urine.
- The Nuchal ligament borders the lateral cervical triangle.
- The California mastitis test detects infected udder quarters or halves.
- Oral medication administration should tilt the head slightly upward for easy swallowing.
- Rumenocentesis is done in the area of greatest tympany for sampling.
- Large milk veins are not good for venipuncture.
- Euthanized cattle can be sent for rendering.
- Cattle have personal space(flight zone).
- Cattle are placed in right lateral recumbency when casting.
Ruminant Anatomy and Procedures
- Esophageal groove aids milk passage in calves to bypass rumen in early stages.
- Bovine plasma is commonly yellow due to carotene.
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Test your knowledge on cattle chute design and the anatomy of ruminants. This quiz covers important concepts such as the ruminant stomach, blood characteristics, and best practices for handling cattle. Perfect for veterinary students and livestock handlers!
