44 Questions
Which species typically requires caesarean sections more frequently, goats or cattle?
Cattle
What is the most common cause of dystocia in cattle?
Feto-maternal disproportion
What is the most common cause of dystocia in goats?
Maldispositions
What is the most common indication for caesarean section in goats?
Obstruction of the birth canal
What was the most common indication for caesarean section in the study on Iraqi goats?
Incomplete cervical dilatation
In the study on Iraqi goats, which gender of kids required caesarean section more often?
Male kids
When should induction be carried out prior to elective caesarean sections?
Whenever possible
During a caesarean section, the uterine incision should be made reasonably close to the uterine body to aid the development of any additional foetus from the other horn through the same incision.
True
What is the recommended suture material for closing the uterus after a caesarean section?
Catgut
What should be done if the placenta does not come away easily during a caesarean section?
It should be resected
What is the recommended technique for suturing the uterus after a caesarean section?
Continuous inverting pattern
What is the purpose of lavaging the uterus with warm sterile fluids after uterine closure during a caesarean section?
To remove blood clots
What is the reported survival rate for kids delivered by caesarean section?
65%
What is a possible complication after a caesarean section and how can it be prevented?
Retained foetal membranes - Oxytocin post-op
Which of the following is a typical symptom of peritonitis in sheep and goats post-op?
Incorporation of fetal membranes
According to the references, what is the outcome and subsequent fertility of sheep and goats undergoing cesarean section because of dystocia?
Successful outcome and improved fertility
What is the interval between birth and sternal recumbency used as in newborn calves?
An objective measure of vitality
In which publication can information about the management of obstetrical problems in Iraqi goats be found?
Goat Veterinary Society Journal
What is the main purpose of a neat uterine suture in peritonitis cases?
To provide a good seal
What is the typical timeframe for the development of peritonitis post-op in sheep and goats?
72-96 hours
In which publication can information about dealing with dystocia in ewes be found?
In Practice
What is the purpose of caprine caesarean section according to the references?
To manage dystocia
What is the purpose of the interval between birth and sternal recumbency in newborn calves?
To evaluate the calf's vitality
Which combination of medications does the author prefer for foetal preparation during surgery?
Corticosteroids and prostaglandin F2α
Which technique can be successfully applied to the doe for fetotomy, as described by Winter (1999) in the ewe?
The technique described by Winter (1999) in the ewe
What is the preferred method of anesthesia for surgery in goats, according to the author?
General anesthesia
What is a disadvantage of performing a lumbo-sacral epidural in goats?
The goat will remain recumbent or ataxic for some time post-op
What is a risk associated with regurgitation during surgery in goats?
Position the animal so that its nose is lower than its throat
Why is hypothermia a risk during surgery in goats?
Large area of the animal clipped
What preoperative medication should be considered for goats undergoing surgery?
Antibiotics, NSAID, tetanus cover, and a uterine relaxant
Which of the following is NOT a common indication for caesarean section in goats?
Malpresentation
What percentage of caesarean sections in Iraqi goats were performed due to incomplete cervical dilatation?
64%
In the study on Iraqi goats, what percentage of cases were primiparous does?
Over 60%
Which publication provides information about the interval between birth and sternal recumbency as an objective measure of the vitality of newborn calves?
Schuijt and Taverne (1994)
What is the recommended suture material for closing the uterus after a caesarean section in goats?
Polypropylene sutures
What is the preferred method of anesthesia for surgery in goats, according to the author?
Lumbo-sacral epidural anesthesia
What is the recommended suture material for closing the uterus after a caesarean section?
Catgut
What is a risk associated with regurgitation during surgery in goats?
Pneumonia
What is the most common cause of dystocia in cattle?
Retained foetal membranes
What should be done if the placenta does not come away easily during a caesarean section?
Administer oxytocin
Which combination of medications does the author prefer for foetal preparation during surgery?
Corticosteroids and prostaglandin F2α
What is a disadvantage of performing a lumbo-sacral epidural in goats?
Goat will remain recumbent or ataxic post-op
Why is hypothermia a risk during surgery in goats?
Large area of the animal clipped
What preoperative medication should be considered for goats undergoing surgery?
Antibiosis, NSAID, tetanus cover, and uterine relaxant
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