Clinical Examination of Cattle Overview

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What is the primary aim of a clinical examination of fresh cows?

  • To reduce culling of fresh cows
  • To reduce the overall cost of the disease
  • To improve animal welfare
  • To identify and treat sick animals early (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a common disorder observed in fresh cows?

  • Mastitis
  • Metritis
  • Milk fever
  • Arthritis (correct)

Which of the following signs would indicate the animal is in respiratory distress?

  • Grinding its teeth and shifting weight between limbs
  • Standing with an abnormal posture (correct)
  • Eating and dropping its cud
  • Lying down and ruminating

What information can be gathered by observing the animal's feces and discharge?

<p>Signs of diarrhea, bloody or watery feces, or undigested material (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential advantage of early identification and treatment of sick animals?

<p>Increasing culling of fresh cows (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you observe about the animal's resting respiratory rate during the clinical examination?

<p>The actual rate of the animal's ribs moving (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following signs would indicate the animal is in pain?

<p>Standing with an abnormal posture or shifting weight between limbs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information can be gathered by observing the animal's behavior and demeanor?

<p>Whether the animal is dull, depressed, or having respiratory difficulty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of early identification and treatment of sick animals?

<p>Increasing milk production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason fresh cows are susceptible to diseases?

<p>They are more vulnerable due to the stress of calving (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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