Cleft Palate in Calves

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What is the most commonly used surgical approach for repairing cleft palate defects in cattle?

Mandibular symphysiotomy

Which clinical sign is NOT typically associated with oral lacerations in cattle?

Nasal regurgitation

On what basis does the indication for surgical treatment of cleft palate in cattle rely?

Severity of aspiration pneumonia

What should be included in the postoperative treatment for cattle undergoing cleft palate repair surgery?

<p>Systemic antibiotics for at least 5 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication that the owner must be informed about before a cleft palate repair surgery in cattle?

<p>Cellulite</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the high failure rate of cleft palate repair surgery in cattle mentioned to the owner?

<p>To prepare them for possible outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for oropharyngeal trauma to reduce fracture into a normal or almost-normal anatomic alignment?

<p>Administering NSAIDs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are common clinical signs of animals with oesophageal foreign bodies?

<p>Inability to swallowing saliva</p> Signup and view all the answers

What imaging technique can help characterize lesions in cases of oesophageal foreign bodies?

<p>Plain x-rays</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method to retrieve an object in the distal thoracic oesophagus?

<p>Performing a rumenotomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of choke in animals due to incomplete mastication and rapid ingestion?

<p>Solid objects like potatoes and apples</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be helpful in breaking up obstruction with feed impaction caused by oesophageal foreign bodies?

<p>Repeated warm-water lavage under sedation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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